Little Laver facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Laver |
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 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Little Laver |
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| OS grid reference | TL547094 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ongar |
| Postcode district | CM5 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Little Laver is a small village located in the Epping Forest area of Essex, England. It is also a civil parish, which is a local government area. This quiet village is a peaceful place in the English countryside.
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What is Little Laver?
Little Laver is a charming village found in the county of Essex, in the eastern part of England. It is part of the Epping Forest district. A village is a small community, usually bigger than a hamlet but smaller than a town.
What is a Civil Parish?
A civil parish is a local government area in England. It's the smallest unit of local government. Parishes often have a parish council that looks after local services and needs. This helps the community manage things close to home.
The Church of St Mary
The main church in Little Laver is called the parish church of St Mary the Virgin. It is part of the Church of England. Churches like this are often very old and are important parts of village life and history.
A Look at the Population
At the end of the 1800s, the number of people living in Little Laver was just under 100 households. A household means a group of people living together in one home. Since then, the population has stayed around this same level. This means Little Laver has remained a small and close-knit community for a long time.
