Coldharbour, Havering facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coldharbour |
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 Coldharbour Point on the River Thames |
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 Coldharbour
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| OS grid reference | TQ525785 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | RAINHAM |
| Postcode district | RM13 |
| Dialling code | 01708 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Coldharbour is a small area in London. It is part of the London Borough of Havering. You can find it right next to the River Thames. It is also southwest of the Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
A special spot here is Coldharbour Point. There has been a lighthouse at this point since 1885. From Coldharbour Point, you can look across the Thames to the town of Erith. Erith is in the London Borough of Bexley.
The closest town you can reach by road from Coldharbour is Rainham. They are connected by a road called Coldharbour Lane. Another village, Wennington, is also nearby. However, you cannot reach Wennington by road from Coldharbour. This is because the A13 and some marshy lands separate them.
The land around Coldharbour Point is mostly used for businesses. It is known as the Freightmaster Estate depot. If you enjoy walking, the London Loop goes through Coldharbour. This path continues east towards Purfleet in Thurrock.
A Look Back: Coldharbour's History
Coldharbour was once a large piece of land. It was mainly part of the old parish of Wennington. This area included smaller parts called Little Coldharbour and Great Coldharbour. It was originally an island surrounded by marshland.
The Old Ferry Service
For many years, there was a ferry that crossed the River Thames. This ferry went from Coldharbour Point to Erith. Erith was in Kent back then. People called it the 'short ferry'. This was to tell it apart from the 'long ferry' that went all the way to London.
This ferry service started a very long time ago, in the Middle Ages. It continued to operate until the 1800s. Today, you can find special plaques in both Coldharbour and Erith. These plaques are called 'Pilgrim Ferry' and they help us remember this old river crossing.
Images for kids
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Coldharbour Point
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A checkpoint on Coldharbour Lane, leading to the depot
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A pipeline bridge on the Rainham Marshes across the Common Watercourse
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Cycleway 13, next to Coldharbour Lane
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A sluice on a drainage ditch, Coldharbour Lane
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The Freighmaster Estate depot, with warehouses and parking
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The Cleanaway’s waste transfer depot in Erith, seen across the river
