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was established by 1678, but the Epping New Road - bypassing
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An Act for building a Bridge over the River Lea, at or near a Place called Jeremy's Ferry; and for making, repairing and widening Roads from thence into the great Roads at
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in central London). As of 2022, the road is maintained by
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902:. London: Victoria County History. pp. 3–8.
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445:List of Class I and Class II Roads and Numbers
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