Bennett's Ditch Explained

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]}

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51.413°N -0.182°W

Notes and References

1. Wandle Valley Conservation Area: Merton Abbey. Merton London Borough Council. 24. 7 January 2022.
2. Book: Mitchel, Joni. The Pickle: Un-Noticed, Un-Wanted, Un-Loved. 2014. Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust. 3. 7 January 2023.
3. Web site: Bennett's Ditch. Streets. Edith. Layers of London. Institute of Historical Research. University of London. 7 January 2023.
4. Thomas. Meg. Hart. Nicholas. 2 November 2002. Merton Abbey Mills Update November 2002. Wandle Industrial Museum. Merton Abbey Mills Updates. 40. 7 January 2023.
5. Web site: Littler's Print Works, Merton Abbey. Merton Memories Photographic Archive. Merton London Borough Council. 7 January 2023.