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Leigh-on-Sea
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English
Etymology
en is this a leigh, or is it referring to a different Leigh?
Recorded as Legra in 1086 (DB), and Legha in 1226.
Pronunciation
en /ˌliːɒnˈsiː/
en LEE-on-SEE
Proper noun
Leigh-on-Sea
en coastal town/and/cpar with a town council in bor/Southend-on-Sea co/Essex cc/England OS grid ref TQ8386.
en 4 October 2026 Olivia Ireland Daughter of MP murdered five years ago says politicians still at risk https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5yn0my1656o BBC News Sir David was the Conservative MP for Southend West when he was stabbed multiple times while holding a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in October 2021. 4 October 2026
See also
en Leigh leigh
References
Parish map