Black Notley facts for kids
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 Black Notley church and Hall |
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| Population | 1,646 (2001) 2,478 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL764210 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRAINTREE |
| Postcode district | CM77 |
| Dialling code | 01376 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Black Notley is a small village in Essex, England. It's about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of a bigger town called Braintree. The village is also about 9 miles (14 km) north-northeast of Chelmsford, which is the main town of Essex. In 2011, about 2,478 people lived in Black Notley, including a nearby area called Young's End.
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Exploring Black Notley's Past
How Black Notley Got Its Name
The name 'Notley' first appeared in a very old Saxon document from 998. It was written as Hnutlea. Later, in the Domesday Book of 1086, it was called 'Nutlea'.
The name 'Notley' means 'nut wood', which suggests there were many nut trees here long ago. The full name 'Black Notley' was first used in 1240.
Historic Buildings in Black Notley
The village has a special church named after both St. Peter and St. Paul. Its walls are made from flint and pebbles. The main part of the church, called the nave, was built in the 12th century.
The chancel, which is the area around the altar, was rebuilt around the 16th century. At that time, a south porch and a bell-turret were also added. Not far from the church, about 100 yards (91 meters) to the south, is Black Notley Hall. This old building was built in the 15th century and is a Grade II listed building, meaning it's historically important.
Where is Black Notley?
Location and Local Government
Black Notley is located in the Braintree district. Since 2010, it has been part of the Witham parliamentary constituency. This means that people in Black Notley vote for a Member of Parliament (MP) who represents the Witham area.
The village has its own local group called a parish council. It also belongs to a larger group of nearby villages, including Cressing, White Notley, and Faulkbourne.
Travel and Nature Around Black Notley
The Cressing railway station is about half a mile (0.8 km) from the center of Black Notley. This station is on the Braintree Branch Line, making it easy for people to travel by train.
The village is also close to the River Brain. In 2002, a new housing area was finished. It was built where an old hospital used to be and added 350 new homes to the village.
Famous People from Black Notley
Many interesting people have lived in or near Black Notley over the years.
- William Bedell (1571–1642): He was an important church leader. He became a bishop and also led Trinity College Dublin.
- Richard Symonds (1617–1660): He was a royalist, meaning he supported the king during the First English Civil War. He also wrote a diary about that time.
- John Ray (1627–1705): He was a famous naturalist. People often call him the "father of English natural history" because he studied plants and animals so much.
- Arthur Halestrap (1898–2004): He was one of the very last soldiers who fought in World War I. He lived in the local area for many years.
