Plaque

Old Ford

Inscription

Old Ford
So called because it was the site of a ford over the River Lee in Roman times. It was surrounded by a settlement in the 3rd and 4th centuries.
Bow Heritage Trail

Site: Old Ford (1 memorial)

E3, Old Ford Road, 381

The building on which the plaque is located was the 19th century Old Ford Wesleyan Chapel, now converted into flats.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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