Sheering facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sheering |
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 Church of St Mary the Virgin, Sheering |
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 Sheering
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| Population | 2,838 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BISHOP'S STORTFORD |
| Postcode district | CM22 |
| Dialling code | 01279 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Sheering is a small village and a civil parish in Essex, England. A civil parish is like a local area with its own council. Sheering is part of the Epping Forest area.
The village is about 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) northeast of Harlow. It is also about 7.2 kilometers (4.5 miles) south of Bishop's Stortford. London is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) to the northeast.
Sheering is located near the Stort Navigation. This is a waterway with a special gate called a lock at Sheering Mill. A lock helps boats move between different water levels.
Life in Sheering Village
Sheering village is home to around 350 families. It has many useful places for people living there.
Local Amenities
- There is a primary school run by the Church of England.
- You can find a traditional English pub called The Cock Inn.
- The village also has a general store with a post office.
- For a quick bite, there is a sandwich shop.
- You can also get your hair cut at the local hairdresser's.
Getting Around
Bus services connect Sheering to larger towns. You can catch a bus to Harlow or Chelmsford. This makes it easier for people to travel for work or shopping.
Lower Sheering Area
Part of the civil parish is called Lower Sheering. This area is very close to Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire. Lower Sheering also has easy access to Sawbridgeworth railway station.
Historic Buildings in Sheering
Sheering is home to several old and important buildings. These buildings are protected because of their history.
St Mary the Virgin Church
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is on Church Lane. It is a very old building. This church is listed as a Grade I building. This means it is a building of exceptional interest.
Other Listed Buildings
Besides the church, four other buildings in Sheering are also special. They are listed as Grade II* buildings. This means they are particularly important. These buildings show the long history of the village.
See also
In Spanish: Sheering para niños
