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Birdbrook
St. Augustine of Canterbury church, Birdbrook, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 167924.jpg
St. Augustine of Canterbury church, Birdbrook
Birdbrook is located in Essex
Birdbrook
Birdbrook
Population 397 (2011)
OS grid reference TL707412
Civil parish
  • Birdbrook
District
  • Braintree
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HALSTEAD
Postcode district CO9
Dialling code 01440
Police Essex
Fire Essex
Ambulance East of England
EU Parliament East of England
UK Parliament
  • Braintree
List of places
UK
England
Essex
52°02′36″N 0°29′16″E / 52.0432°N 0.4878°E / 52.0432; 0.4878

Birdbrook is a small village in Essex, England. It is a quiet place with a rich history. The village is located in the eastern part of England. It is part of the Braintree area.

Birdbrook is about 6 kilometers (4 miles) southeast of Haverhill, Suffolk. It is also 34 kilometers (21 miles) north of Chelmsford. Chelmsford is the main town of the county. The village sits 93 meters (305 feet) above sea level.

What is Birdbrook Like?

Birdbrook is a small community. In 2011, about 397 people lived there. It has a traditional English feel. The village is known for its peaceful countryside.

Local Spots in Birdbrook

The village has a few important places. You can find a local pub called "The Plough." This is a popular spot for villagers. There is also a church named "St Augustine of Canterbury." It is a historic building in the heart of the village.

Birdbrook's Famous Connection

Birdbrook has a cool link to a famous author. Nearby is a grand old house called Moyns Park. It is a very old Elizabethan country house. People say that Ian Fleming visited Moyns Park. He was the writer who created James Bond. It is believed he finished his book From Russia, with Love there. This book is one of the exciting James Bond stories.

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