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East Hanningfield

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East Hanningfield — village in Essex, England, UK.

East Hanningfield, towns & cities in Essex

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
South Woodham Ferrers · 4.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

East Hanningfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,095 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6835°, 0.5623°.

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From the Wikipedia article

East Hanningfield is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It is situated to the south-east of Chelmsford and to the north-west of South Woodham Ferrers. It is surrounded by the villages of Butts Green, Bicknacre, Woodham Ferrers, West Hanningfield, Howe Green, and Rettendon. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,126. The village contains All Saints' Church (C of E), a primary school, 'The Folly Bistro'Restaurant (situated in the Former Windmill Tavern Public House and dating from the late 17th century), 'Vita Bella' Italian restaurant (situated in the former 'The Three Horseshoes' public house), a new village hall and a post office. RHS Garden, Hyde Hall is situated near by.

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Background

History

The earliest appearance of the name Hanningfield was in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelt Haningefelda and Haneghefelda and it is thought to date from the Anglo-Saxons colonisation period between the 5th-7th centuries, and to mean the open country (feld), of the people (inga), of Hana or Han. In 1870–72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described East Hanningfield as: <blockquote> HANNINGFIELD (EAST), a parish in Chelmsford district, Essex; 3½ miles N of the river Crouch, and 6 SE of Chelmsford r. station. Post town, Chelmsford. Acres, 2, 446. Real property, £3, 323. Pop., 453. Houses, 94. The property is subdivided. The manor belongs to Lord Petre.…

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Coordinates
51.6835, 0.5623
County
Essex
District
Chelmsford
Parish
East Hanningfield
Postcode
CM3 8AN
Parliamentary constituency
Maldon
Population
1,095
Nearest railway station
South Woodham Ferrers4.8 km
Official site
www.essexinfo.net

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Hanningfield?
East Hanningfield is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 8AN), in the parish of East Hanningfield.
Is East Hanningfield free to visit?
Yes, East Hanningfield is free to enter.
How do I get to East Hanningfield?
The nearest railway station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 8AN.