Channelsea River is a

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, England, one of the

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that flow into the Bow Creek part of the River Lea, which in turn flows into the

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. In 1957–8, the Channelsea River was culverted between Stratford High Street and Lett Road. In 1994, the historian

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found 4,000 tons (60%) of the lost

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buried in the bed of the River Lea at the Channelsea River and the Prescott Channel.Euston Arch to rise from depths
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Channelsea Island is in this river.

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West Ham - Rivers, bridges, wharfs and docks , British History Online
Rivers of London {{England-river-stub

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