Key Words :- turnpike road

Address :- Commercial Road, London, Greater London, E1
Grid Ref :- TQ 340 813
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.514739 , Long -0.070263
Local Authority :- Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection

Description and History of Site:-
Built under 1802 act by Commercial Road Co. as alternative and easier route from East and West India Docks to City.

Further Reading and References:-
Smith, Denis. 'Civil Engineering Heritage - London and the Thames Valley'. Institution of Civil Engineers, 2001

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