Little Bardfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Bardfield |
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 St. Katherine's church, Little Bardfield |
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 Little Bardfield
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| Population | 264 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL655305 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Braintree |
| Postcode district | CM7 |
| Dialling code | 01371 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Little Bardfield is a small village in the Uttlesford area of northwest Essex, England. It is also a "civil parish," which is a local area with its own council that helps manage local services.
The village is spread out and sits on the southwest side of the River Pant valley. A small road called Bardfield Road goes through the village. This road connects Little Bardfield to Thaxted, about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west, and to Great Bardfield, about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east. The parish of Little Bardfield includes the main village and two smaller areas called Hawkspur Green and Oxen End. All these areas are surrounded by green farmland.
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Exploring Little Bardfield's History
Little Bardfield has a rich history, especially seen in its old buildings.
St Katharine's Church: A Look Back in Time
The church in Little Bardfield is named after St Katharine. It has a very old tower that was built during the Anglo-Saxon period, around 1040 AD. This makes it a really ancient part of the village! The main part of the church (called the nave) and the tower are from this early time. Later, in the 1300s, a new part of the church (the chancel) and a covered entrance (the porch) were added.
Restoring the Church's Beauty
In 2006, the inside of St Katharine's Church was fully restored. This means it was carefully repaired and cleaned to bring back its original look. The restoration brought back a special design that was created for the church in 1866 by an artist named G.F. Bodley.
Helping the Community: A School and Almshouses
In 1774, a kind woman named Sarah Bernard, who was the widow of a local reverend, wanted to help her community. In her will, she asked for trees in a place called Halsted Grove to be cut down. The money from selling this timber was then used to build a school and five terraced almshouses. Almshouses are special homes built for people who need a place to live, often those who are elderly or in need of support. This shows how people in Little Bardfield have cared for each other for a long time.
