Elsenham facts for kids
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 Church of St Mary the Virgin |
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| Population | 3,419 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | TL531269 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Bishop's Stortford |
| Postcode district | CM22 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Elsenham is a village in the county of Essex in eastern England. It's located in the northwest part of Essex. Elsenham is also a civil parish, which is a local area with its own council. Nearby towns include Bishop's Stortford, Saffron Walden, and Stansted Mountfitchet.
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Elsenham's Past: A Look at History
Elsenham is mentioned in a very old book called the Domesday Book. This book was made in 1086 to record who owned land in England. In the book, Elsenham was called Alsenham or Elsenham. At that time, different parts of the village belonged to people named Robert Gernon and John.
The village became well-known for "Elsenham Jam." This jam was made on the estate of Sir Walter Gilbey. It was even advertised with the slogan, "the most expensive jam in the world." Elsenham Jam is no longer made in the village; the company moved to Wales.
In 2008, the government considered Elsenham as a possible location for a new "eco-town." An eco-town is a special type of town designed to be very environmentally friendly, with features like green spaces and energy-efficient homes. This plan would have included about 5,000 new homes.
Cool Places to See in Elsenham
Elsenham has several interesting spots. One is Elsenham Hall, which was the home of Sir Walter Gilbey. Another important building is St Mary's Church. It used to be known as the "Little Norman Church on the Hill."
In the middle of the village, you can find the village pump. Sir Walter Gilbey built this pump to remember his wife.
Elsenham is also a special place for horse racing fans. A famous horse named Golden Miller is buried at Elsenham Stud. Golden Miller was an amazing racehorse who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup five times between 1932 and 1936. He also won the Grand National race in 1934.
How Elsenham is Governed
Elsenham is part of an area called the Elsenham and Henham electoral ward. An electoral ward is a division used for local elections. In 2011, about 3,679 people lived in this ward.
Fun Things to Do in Elsenham
The village hosts many events throughout the year. There's a village fete, which is like a fun fair, and the Flower Show Society's Annual Show. In the autumn, people enjoy an Arts & Craft Fair and a firework display. In December, there's a "Santa and Gift Galore" event.
Elsenham also has many small clubs and sports facilities. You can find tennis courts, a bowling green, and a cricket field. There's also a youth football club and two pool teams. The village has several small businesses, a local pub, and a primary school for younger children.
Getting Around Elsenham: Transport
The village has its own railway station. Trains run from Elsenham to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street. Trains usually come every half an hour or every hour, operated by Greater Anglia.
Elsenham is also close to major roads and an airport. It's about four miles from junction 8 of the M11 motorway. Stansted Airport is only about three miles away. There have been discussions about expanding the airport, which might mean new roads and train lines could pass near the village.
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
See also
In Spanish: Elsenham para niños
