Folly Lane, E4

Road in/near Chingford, existing between the 16th century and now

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Folly Lane is a road which curves around a reservoir.


Ambrey Lane was an earlier name, used during the 16th and 17th centuries. Ambrey was derived from Old English ’ampre’ meaning ’dock’ or ’sorrel’.

A northern section was renamed as part of Hall Lane.

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