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Abbey Field
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Abbey Field during the Colchester Military Festival, July 2009
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Abbey Field
Location within Essex
OS grid reference TL9924
District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Police Essex
Fire Essex
Ambulance East of England
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UK
England
Essex
51°52′N0°53′E / 51.87°N 00.89°E / 51.87; 00.89

Abbey Field is a suburb of Colchester in Essex, England. [1] The area is best known for its eponymous grassland, owned by the Ministry of Defence, which hosts several public and community events. [2]

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References

  1. Lee, Matt (15 July 2023). "Police manhunt launched after alleged rape in Essex suburb". Essex Live . Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. Rees, Daniel (30 March 2023). "Army bosses vow to protect Abbey Field and crack down on drivers parking illegally". Essex County Standard . Retrieved 29 February 2024.