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Clavering

Also known as: Clavering, Essex

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Clavering — village in Essex, England.

Clavering, towns & cities in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Newport · 5.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Clavering is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,345 people. Address: CB11. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England". Coordinates: 51.9650°, 0.1450°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Clavering is a village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district, in north-west Essex in England. It lies 6 miles (10 km) south-west of Saffron Walden, its post town, and 20 miles (32 km) south of Cambridge. The name 'Clavering' means 'place where clover grows'. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,345.

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Background

Description

Two notorious murder cases are part of the village's history. The Moat Farm Murder in 1903 attracted scores of sightseers after the body of Camille Cecile Holland was dug up in the grounds of Moat Farm, the place of residence she had acquired whilst presenting herself as the wife of Samuel Herbert Dougal. Dougal was married to another woman by the name of Sarah (née Sarah Henrietta White) who, once Miss Holland had been disposed of, took up residence at the Moat Farm, pretending, initially at least, to be Dougal's daughter. This pretence nevertheless was soon dropped when she started wearing clothes known to have been the property of Miss Holland. Samuel Herbert Dougal was hanged for the…

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Coordinates
51.9650, 0.1450
County
Essex
District
Uttlesford
Parish
Clavering
Postcode
CB11
Parliamentary constituency
North West Essex
Population
1,345
Nearest railway station
Newport5.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clavering?
Clavering is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB11), in the parish of Clavering.
Is Clavering free to visit?
Yes, Clavering is free to enter.
How do I get to Clavering?
The nearest railway station is Newport, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB11.