Belchamp Walter facts for kids
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 St. Mary the Virgin, Belchamp Walter |
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| Population | 345 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | TL819405 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SUDBURY |
| Postcode district | CO10 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Belchamp Walter is a small, friendly village in Essex, England. It's a bit like a small town, but even smaller! This village is also a 'civil parish', which means it has its own local government that helps manage things for the people living there.
You can find Belchamp Walter about 5 kilometers (or 3 miles) west of a bigger town called Sudbury, Suffolk. It's also about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north-northeast of Chelmsford, which is the main city in Essex.
The village is close to other places with similar names, like Belchamp St Paul and Belchamp Otten. Belchamp Walter is part of the Braintree area and has a population of about 345 people, based on the 2021 census.
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Where is Belchamp Walter?
Belchamp Walter is located in the beautiful county of Essex. This area is known for its rolling hills and pretty countryside. The village is part of a group of parishes called the Stour Valley South cluster. This means it works together with nearby villages.
Belchamp Hall: A Famous House
One of the most interesting places in Belchamp Walter is Belchamp Hall. This is a large, old country house that stands close to the village church. It's a really special building with a long history.
Belchamp Hall became quite famous because it was used as a filming location for a TV show! It was the fictional "Felsham Hall" in the popular television series called "Lovejoy". Many people remember the house from watching the show.
