Littlebury facts for kids
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 Littlebury
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| Population | 869 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL516396 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Postcode district | CB11 |
| Dialling code | 01799 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Littlebury is a small village in the Uttlesford area of north-west Essex, England. It's about one and a half miles from the town of Saffron Walden. It is also about 12 miles (20 km) south of Cambridge and 23 miles (37 km) north-east of Chelmsford.
The area of Littlebury includes the village of Littlebury Green. It also has small settlements called Catmere End and Chapel Green. Part of the large Audley End estate is also within Littlebury. In 2011, about 869 people lived in the parish.
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History of Littlebury
People have lived in the Littlebury area for a very long time. Tools from the Bronze Age (a time when people used bronze) have been found nearby. Also, pieces of pottery from the Iron Age (when people used iron) were found east of the village.
There's an old fort called Ring Hill Fort near Audley End. Experts believe it was built during the Iron Age. There is also a lot of proof that the Romans lived here.
The name Littlebury first appeared in old writings around the year 900. It was called lytlan byrig back then.
The village is located on an old road that went from London to Newmarket. This road is now known as the B1383 and A11. The River Cam also flows through the village. A Roman road once crossed the area at Littlebury Green.
Who Owned the Land?
Ely Abbey, a large church, owned the land from the 800s. When King Henry VIII closed down the monasteries, the land became the King's property.
In 1601, the land was sold to Thomas Sutton. Then, in 1603, it went to the Earl of Suffolk. The land stayed with the Earls of Suffolk, who owned Audley End house. In 1762, it was given to Lord Braybrooke.
A railway line that goes from Cambridge to Liverpool Street passes through Littlebury. The village used to have its own train station.
Churches in Littlebury
The main church in the village is called Holy Trinity. It was built where a Roman camp used to be. The first mention of this church is from 1163. The church was changed a lot between 1870 and 1874. Inside, it has a beautiful stone font, which is a basin used for baptisms.
Another church, St Peter's, was built in Littlebury Green in 1885. There used to be a chapel on Chapel Green, but it's no longer there.
How Littlebury is Governed
Littlebury is part of an electoral ward, which is an area used for voting. This ward also includes the village of Arkesden. In 2011, about 1,708 people lived in this voting area.
Village Life and Amenities
The village has a pub called the Queen's Head. A pub is a place where people can meet, eat, and drink. This pub is very old, dating back to the 1300s, when it was a coaching inn. Coaching inns were places where horse-drawn coaches would stop for travelers to rest.
Famous People from Littlebury
- Joan Bradbury was a woman who helped start a school in the 1600s.
- Samuel Shaw was born in Littlebury. He later became known in New Zealand for working to improve conditions for workers.
- Thomas Sutton was an important person in the army, in charge of weapons in the North of England.
- The architect Henry Winstanley (1644–1703) lived in Littlebury. He worked for King Charles II. He built the very first Eddystone lighthouse, which is a tower with a light to guide ships. Sadly, he died when a storm washed the lighthouse away in 1703.
See also
In Spanish: Littlebury para niños
