Traditional county: Essex · District / Borough: Harlow · Region: Eastern
Explore The High, Essex with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the The High map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for The High, Essex, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | The High |
| Traditional County | Essex |
| District / Borough | Harlow |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.768081 |
| Longitude | 0.091211 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The High serves as a focal point of modernist planning, defined by its crisp architectural lines and the integration of functional civic spaces. Morning light catches the oxidised bronze of the Chief sculpture, a striking presence that anchors the public square with an air of quiet, metallic permanence. Beyond the immediate thoroughfare, the landscape transitions into the verdant expanse of The Water Gardens, where the interplay of light on water offers a serene counterpoint to the surrounding concrete geometry. The High operates as a vital node in the Harlow district, reflecting the bold, mid-century optimism that prioritised access to open air and communal order. Ancient history persists just beneath the surface of the modern grid, marked by the presence of prehistoric bowl barrows that rise like gentle, grass-covered anchors from the earth near the nearby hospital. These earthen mounds provide a silent, enduring contrast to the brisk, purposeful movement of residents traversing the walkways. The High maintains a distinct character, balancing the legacy of post-war development with the enduring, subtle rhythms of the Essex terrain. Every path in The High feels carefully considered, guiding the walker toward either the utility of the shops or the refreshing openness of the surrounding greenery.
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Explore The High, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.768081, 0.091211. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |