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The River Ter is a river in Essex, England that houses various aquatic creatures. The river rises in Stebbing Green and flowing via Terling it joins the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation at TL794089 near Rushes Lock. A small part of it, the River Ter SSSI near Great Leighs, has been a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1994.

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N 51.7503 ° E 0.5987 °
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CM9 6QU Essex, Woodham Walter
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Hatfield Peverel Priory
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