Manuden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Manuden |
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 St. Mary the Virgin, Manuden |
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 Manuden
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| Population | 677 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL491266 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BISHOP'S STORTFORD |
| Postcode district | CM23 |
| Dialling code | 01279 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Manuden is a small village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Bishop's Stortford and 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Saffron Walden. The village has its own local government, called a parish council.
Village History
Manuden is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. This was a very important survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror. It helped him understand who owned what land and how much it was worth. Manuden was listed as one of the settlements in an area called Clavering hundred.
Part of Manuden is a special "conservation area." This means the area has historical or architectural importance. There are also several listed buildings in and around the village. These buildings are protected because they are historically significant.
St Mary the Virgin Church
The local church in Manuden is called St Mary the Virgin. Inside the church, there is a special plaque. It remembers a famous person named William Wade. He was a statesman and diplomat during the Jacobean era (the time when King James I ruled England).
A statesman helps run the country, and a diplomat represents their country in other nations. William Wade spent his retirement at Battles Hall, a house in Manuden. He is also buried in the church.
Education in Manuden
Manuden has its own primary school for younger students. In 2010, Manuden County Primary School did very well. It was at the top of the league table for English schools at KS2. All of its students achieved a high level (level 5) in both English and maths tests.
Community Life
The village of Manuden has many active groups and organizations. These groups help bring the community together. They include a local history society, where people learn about the village's past. There is also a junior football club and a cricket club for sports enthusiasts.
