Ridgewell facts for kids
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| Population | 503 (2001) 509 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL732408 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HALSTEAD |
| Postcode district | CO9 |
| Dialling code | 01440 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Ridgewell is a small village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is part of the Braintree district. The village is about six miles from Haverhill. It sits on the main road that connects Haverhill and Braintree.
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About Ridgewell
Ridgewell is a quiet place with a small population. In 2001, about 503 people lived there. By 2011, the number grew slightly to 509 residents.
This village has a long history. It was even mentioned in the Domesday Book. The Domesday Book was a very old record made in 1086. It listed all the towns and lands in England.
What You Can Find in Ridgewell
Ridgewell has a few important places for its residents. There is a village shop where people can buy things. It also has a primary school for younger students.
The village has one pub, which is a traditional English place to eat and drink. It is called 'The White Horse'.
St Laurence's Church
The village is home to St Laurence's Church. This church is very old, dating back to the 14th century. It is considered a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very important historical building.
The church has a set of six bells. These bells are often rung for church services and special events.
Ridgewell in World War II
During the Second World War, Ridgewell played an important role. RAF Ridgewell was an air force base located near the village.
This base was used by two different groups. The USAAF 381st Bomb Group (H) was based there. This was a group of American bombers. Also, No. 90 Squadron RAF, a British bomber squadron, used the base. They were part of No. 3 (Bomber) Group.
