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Bennett's Ditch

Coordinates: 51°24′47″N 0°10′55″W / 51.413°N 0.182°W / 51.413; -0.182
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Bennett's Ditch—sometimes spelled Bennetts Ditch—is a minor river (brook) located in the locality of Colliers Wood in the London Borough of Merton, Greater London, England.[1] It is a tributary of Pickle Ditch, itself a tributary of the River Wandle.[2] Bennett's Ditch ostensibly receives its name from Calico Print Works, which was located in the area and owned by a Mr. Bennett.[3] Bennett's Mill, a textile manufacturing factory, used to be located by the stream.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Wandle Valley Conservation Area: Merton Abbey (PDF) (Report). Merton London Borough Council. p. 24. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  2. ^ Mitchel, Joni (2014). The Pickle: Un-Noticed, Un-Wanted, Un-Loved (PDF). Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust. p. 3. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  3. ^ Streets, Edith. "Bennett's Ditch". Layers of London. Institute of Historical Research. University of London. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  4. ^ Hart, Nicholas (2 November 2002). Thomas, Meg (ed.). "Merton Abbey Mills Update November 2002" (Mailing list). Merton Abbey Mills Updates. Wandle Industrial Museum. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Littler's Print Works, Merton Abbey". Merton Memories Photographic Archive. Merton London Borough Council. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

51°24′47″N 0°10′55″W / 51.413°N 0.182°W / 51.413; -0.182