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Lindsell

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

Lindsell, towns & cities in Essex

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) · 8.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lindsell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 220 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9167°, 0.3833°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Lindsell is a village and civil parish in the district of Uttlesford in the county of Essex, England. Nearby settlements include the parish hamlets of Holder's Green and Bustard Green. The parish church is dedicated to St Mary The Virgin. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 259.

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Background

History

Lindsell's length of history as an inhabited place is shown by Roman brick in the foundations of St Mary's church. The settlement's name means "Huts among the lime trees." However, further historical names include "Templars", which was named by John le Templar in 1313, and "Rakefairs", given by Robert Rekeviewer in 1381. The current name of the village had previous spellings such as 'Lyndesele', 'Lindeseles' and 'Lindezel.' In 1870, Lindsell was described as a village that stands on a small affluent of the river Chelmer, 3½ miles southeast of Thaxted, and 5 miles north-northeast of Dunmow Railway Station. According to the 2011 Census, Lindsell had a population of 260 people. Lindsell gives…

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Coordinates
51.9167, 0.3833
County
Essex
District
Uttlesford
Parish
Lindsell
Postcode
CM6 3QR
Parliamentary constituency
North West Essex
Population
220
Nearest railway station
Main Terminal Building (Arrivals)8.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lindsell?
Lindsell is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM6 3QR), in the parish of Lindsell.
Is Lindsell free to visit?
Yes, Lindsell is free to enter.
How do I get to Lindsell?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CM6 3QR. It sits within the North West Essex parliamentary constituency.