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Abbey Creek is a tidal river channel of the River Lea in London. It runs on the opposite side of Channelsea Island to the Channelsea River.
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Abbey Creek is a tidal river channel of the River Lea in London. It runs on the opposite side of Channelsea Island to the Channelsea River.
Coordinates: 51°31′43″N0°00′01″W / 51.52854°N 0.0004°W
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