Birchanger facts for kids
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.jpg) St Mary the Virgin Church, Birchanger |
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 Birchanger
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| Population | 1,589 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL513227 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BISHOPS STORTFORD |
| Postcode district | CM23 |
| Dialling code | 01279 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Birchanger is a village located in Essex, England. It is about 3 kilometers (2 miles) northeast of Bishop's Stortford. It is also about 25 kilometers (15 miles) northwest of Chelmsford, which is the main town of Essex.
Birchanger is part of the Uttlesford district. For Parliament, it is in the Saffron Walden area. The village also has its own local council, called a Parish Council.
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About Birchanger Village
Birchanger is a small community. In 2011, about 1,589 people lived there. The village is close to some important places.
Location and Transport
Birchanger is very near London Stansted Airport. The airport is about 3 kilometers (2 miles) to the east. The village is also about 2 kilometers (1 mile) south of Stansted Mountfitchet.
A major road, the M11 motorway, runs close by. You can find the Birchanger Green services on this motorway right at Birchanger. These services are a place where drivers can stop for fuel, food, and a rest.
The Village Church
The village has a very old church called St Mary the Virgin. It belongs to the Church of England. This church was built a long, long time ago, in the 12th century. It is listed as a Grade II* building, which means it is a very important historic place.
History of the Name
The name "Birchanger" has an interesting history. In the 12th century, the village was known by an Old English name: "Bircehangra." This name means "wooded slope growing with birch trees."
This old name still makes sense today. Parts of Birchanger Wood still exist in the area. These woods have many birch trees, just as the name suggests.
See also
In Spanish: Birchanger para niños
