Museums · East of England
Dedham, Essex
Dedham is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is near the River Stour, which is the border of Essex and Suffolk. The nearest town to Dedham is the small
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dedham is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is near the River Stour, which is the border of Essex and Suffolk. The nearest town to Dedham is the small market town of Manningtree. The area around Dedham is recognised for its natural beauty, being designated as the Dedham Vale National Landscape. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,992.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dedham is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is near the River Stour, which is the border of Essex and Suffolk. The nearest town to Dedham is the small market town of Manningtree. The area around Dedham is recognised for its natural beauty, being designated as the Dedham Vale National Landscape. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,992.
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Background
History
Early documents record the name as Diddsham, presumably for a family known as Did or Didd. For centuries, the parish of Dedham was in the Hundred of Lexden.
Architecture
by John Constable, 1820]] by John Constable, 1822]] Dedham contains a number of well-preserved buildings: Architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner wrote in 1954 “There is nothing at Dedham to hurt the eye” and in 1938 the Dedham Vale Society was founded with local architect Raymond Erith as its founding Chairman.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9589, 0.9934
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Dedham
- Postcode
- CO7 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Official site
- www.roll-of-honour.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Dedham, Essex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Gould House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dedham, Essex?
- Dedham, Essex is in East of England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.9589°, 0.9934°.
- Is Dedham, Essex wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Dedham, Essex. Check ahead for specific facilities.