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Little Hallingbury
Village and civil parish
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OS grid reference TL 50231 17414
District
  • Uttlesford
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town BRAINTREE
Postcode district CM22
Police Essex
Fire Essex
Ambulance East of England
EU Parliament East of England
UK Parliament
  • Harlow
List of places
UK
England
Essex

Little Hallingbury is a small village in Essex, England. It is also a civil parish, which is a local area with its own council. The village is part of the Uttlesford district.

Exploring Little Hallingbury's Location

Little Hallingbury parish sits on high ground. It includes smaller areas like Gaston Green, Wright's Green, and Mott's Green. These are all south of the main village.

Rivers and Borders

To the west, the River Stort forms a natural border. Across the river are the Hertfordshire villages of Sawbridgeworth and Thorley. Other nearby places include Hatfield Broad Oak to the east, and Hatfield Heath and Sheering to the south. Great Hallingbury is located to the north.

Major Roads Nearby

The M11 motorway passes through the parish. This important road runs from north to south.

Life and Activities in Little Hallingbury

Little Hallingbury has several important community spots. These places help bring people together and offer services.

Historic Buildings and Schools

The local church is called St Mary the Virgin. It is on Wright's Green Lane. This church is very old, built in the 12th century! It is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historical building that is protected. The church has walls made of flint, tiles, and old Roman bricks. It also has a bell tower from the 1800s.

Right next to the church is the Church of England primary school. It is also on Wright's Green Lane. The village hall is another important building. It is on Lower Street in Wright's Green.

Local Businesses and Fun Spots

Further down Lower Street, past the M11 motorway, you can find an equestrian centre. This is a place where people can ride and care for horses. There is also a vehicle test centre nearby.

The George Inn is the village's local pub. It is on Latchmore Bank. This building is also a Grade II listed building. It is a very old timber-framed building, dating back to at least the 1600s.

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Hallingbury Cricket Club at Gaston Green

Little Hallingbury has its own cricket club! The club plays at Gaston Green. They are part of the Herts and Essex League. The club has teams for Saturdays, Sundays, mid-week games, and even junior players.

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Little Hallingbury Mill

Little Hallingbury Mill is a special building west of Gaston Green. It used to be a watermill, which is a mill powered by water. The current building was built in 1874. Today, it is a small hotel and restaurant. Even though it's not used for milling anymore, the old mill machinery still works!

Nearby Natural Wonders

Just next door, in Hatfield Broad Oak, is Hatfield Forest. This forest was once a Royal Hunting Forest for kings! Today, it is open for everyone to enjoy. It covers a huge area of woodland, grassy fields with trees, a lake, and marshy areas.

Inside Hatfield Forest, you can find a place called Portingbury Hills. Experts think this might have been an old settlement or farm from the Iron Age. The main part of the mound is about 100 feet by 70 feet. It is surrounded by a ditch that is 25 to 35 feet wide.

See also

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