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Ashen

Also known as: Ashen, Essex

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Ashen — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.

Ashen, towns & cities in Essex

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Castle Hedingham · 6.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ashen is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 315 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0527°, 0.5441°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ashen is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located about 8 km (5.0 mi) east-southeast of Haverhill and is 36 km (22 mi) north from the county town of Chelmsford. The village lies to the south of the River Stour, which here forms the county boundary with Suffolk. The village is in the district of Braintree and in the parliamentary constituency of the same name. The parish is part of the Bumpsteads and Upper Colne parish cluster. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 354.

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Coordinates
52.0527, 0.5441
County
Essex
District
Braintree
Parish
Ashen
Postcode
CO10 8JJ
Parliamentary constituency
Braintree
Population
315
Nearest railway station
Castle Hedingham6.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ashen?
Ashen is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 8JJ), in the parish of Ashen.
Is Ashen free to visit?
Yes, Ashen is free to enter.
How do I get to Ashen?
The nearest railway station is Castle Hedingham, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 8JJ.