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the history of Leyton and Leytonstone
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Ancient Routes
Leytonstone High Road follows a ridge of high ground and as a traffic route it is ancient. “The ground slopes down to the Lea westwards across Leyton, the High Road using the beginning of the slope to ensure a well-drained route, and rising to the Green Man roundabout” 1.