Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Wivenhoe within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Wivenhoe, town, riverport, and par. with ry. sta. (Wyvenhoe), Essex, on river Colne, 4 miles SE. of Colchester, 1549 ac., pop. 2280; P.O., T.O. The town is situated on a gentle declivity commanding a good view of the river. It has a fine old church. Ship and yacht building are the chief industries. There is trade in oysters. The port serves as an outport for Colchester. Wyvenhoe Hall and Wyvenhoe Park are seats.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Wyvenhoe, ry. sta., Essex, 4 miles SE. of Colchester, in vicinity are Wyvenhoe Hall and Wyvenhoe Park, seats. See WIVENHOE.
A village in Lexden hundred, in the county of Essex.