Lexden
Lexden is a suburb of Colchester in Essex, England, lying approximately 1 mile west of the city centre. It has a public house called the Crown. The parish church of St Leonard's is dedicated to Leonard of Noblac, the patron saint of prisoners.
- Type: Suburb with 5,550 residents
- Description: suburb in Colchester, Essex, England, UK
- Also known as: “Lessendena” and “Lexden, Essex”
Places of Interest
Highlights: St Leonard’s Church, Lexden and Spring Lane Meadows.
Hilly Fields, Colchester
Nature reserve
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Colchester and Berechurch.
Berechurch
Village
The Hythe
Suburb
The Hythe is an area in the southeastern part of Colchester in Essex, England, on the River Colne. The Hythe is situated 2½ miles east of Lexden.
Lexden
- Categories: village and locality
- Location: City of Colchester, Essex, East of England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.88992° or 51° 53′ 24″ north
Longitude
0.8651° or 0° 51′ 54″ east
Population
5,550
Elevation
138 feet (42 metres)
Open location code
9F32VVQ8+X2
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Czech to Welsh—“Lexden” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Prettygate and Shrub End.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Wild Flower and Lexden Springs Local Nature Reserve.
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Worth a closer look: Colchester and Chelmsford.
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