Cressing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cressing |
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 Cressing village |
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 Cressing
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| OS grid reference | TL792209 |
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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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Cressing is a friendly village and a civil parish found in the Braintree area of Essex, England. Within this parish, you'll also find the small village of Tye Green and the tiny hamlet called Hawbush Green.
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Welcome to Cressing!
Cressing is a charming place located between the towns of Braintree and Witham. It's easy to get to bigger places like Braintree Shopping Village, which is just a short trip away.
What's in Cressing?
The Cressing parish has a few important places. You can find two churches here, along with a public house called Fowlers Farm [1]. There's also a restaurant called Il Salice [2].
For sports fans, Cressing Sports and Social Club in Tye Green is home to youth football teams. You can also easily travel from Cressing, as Cressing railway station is located on the Braintree Branch Line at the west side of the parish.
Cressing Temple: A Historic Place
Just about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Cressing village is Cressing Temple. This historic site is less than 1 mile east of White Notley village. Cressing Temple is famous for its old barns and buildings that date back to the Knights Templar. It's a great place to learn about history!
Famous People from Cressing
Cressing is the birthplace of a very important historical figure, Sir Evelyn Wood (1838–1919). He was a highly respected British Army officer who became a Field Marshal. He also received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for bravery in the British military.
