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Eltham is approximately 10 miles south-east of London and the southernmost town in the Greenwich Borough. Mention of Eltham is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and is strategically placed between London and Kent. Since those early times Eltham has grown into an urban town and carries evidence of building throughout each architectural period. It still retains many open green spaces and therefore sits happily between town and country. The centre of Eltham is situated on a plateau, high enough to offer unrestricted views across South London. Eltham Hill offers the steepest descent from the plateau to sea-level, starting at Eltham High Street and ending 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) due west at the Yorkshire Grey. The land to the north of Eltham rises to form the southern slope of Shooter's Hill, one of the highest points in London. The most prominent body of water is the River Quaggy which runs to the south-west of Eltham. The only other bodies of water in Eltham can be located in its parks, such as the lakes at Sutcliffe Park and the Tarn.
