Broxted facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Broxted |
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 St Mary's Church, Broxted |
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 Broxted
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| Population | 508 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL578270 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNMOW |
| Postcode district | CM6 |
| Dialling code | 01279 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Broxted is a small, friendly village located in the Uttlesford area of Essex, England. It's a place where people live and work, and it's also known as a civil parish, which is like a local community area. Broxted is about 11 kilometers (or 7 miles) northeast of Bishop's Stortford and 23 kilometers (about 14 miles) northwest of Chelmsford, which is the main town in Essex. The Broxted parish also includes two smaller areas called Cherry Green and Brick End.
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Discovering Broxted Village
Broxted is a quiet village in the beautiful English countryside. It's a great example of a traditional English village. The main road through the village connects Molehill Green and Thaxted.
Broxted's Community and Government
Broxted is part of the Saffron Walden area for national elections. This means people in Broxted vote for a Member of Parliament (MP) who represents them in the UK government.
The village also has its own local government called a Parish Council. This council is made up of local people who help make decisions about things like local services and community projects in Broxted.
How Many People Live in Broxted?
According to a count of people called a census, Broxted had 508 residents in 2011. A census is like a big survey that happens every few years to count everyone living in a country and gather information about them. In 2001, there were slightly more people, with a population of 526.
Local Spots in Broxted
Broxted has a local gathering place called the Prince of Wales. This is a traditional public house, often just called a "pub," where people can meet up and relax.
A Glimpse into Broxted's Past
Did you know that in the 1500s and 1600s, a part of Broxted was known by a different name? It was called Chawreth. This shows how village names and boundaries can change over many years!
