Stock, Essex facts for kids
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| Population | 2,100 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TQ6998 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | INGATESTONE |
| Postcode district | CM4 |
| Dialling code | 01277 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Stock is a lovely village and a civil parish in south Essex, England. It's located about 6 miles (10 km) south of Chelmsford, which is the main town for the county. Stock is part of the Chelmsford area and is in the Maldon parliamentary area.
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A Look Back: Stock's History
The exact beginnings of Stock are a bit of a mystery. Experts are still discussing how the village first started. Some old finds suggest that people lived here during the Iron Age, which was a very long time ago. However, Stock is not mentioned in the Domesday Book from 1086. This was a famous survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror.
The first written records we have about Stock are from the 1200s. For a few centuries, until the 1500s, the village was known by names like Hereward Stock or Stoke.
Long ago, part of Stock was actually in a different parish called Buttsbury. Also, a small part of Orsett was located inside Stock's boundaries. These unusual arrangements have since been sorted out.
Village Life: What Stock Offers
Stock has several places for people to gather and enjoy themselves.
Places of Worship
The village is home to three churches. These include the Church of England parish church called All Saints. There is also the Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Joseph. Finally, Christ Church is a Free Church.
Local Shops and Eateries
If you're looking for a place to eat or drink, Stock has three traditional pubs: The Bear, The Hoop, and The Baker's Arms. A little outside the village, you can find two more pubs: The Ship near West Hanningfield and The King's Head near Billericay.
The village also has a post office and a general store for everyday needs. You can enjoy food at a tapas restaurant or grab a drink at a coffee shop. The Harvard is a hotel that also has a bar and restaurant.
Education in Stock
Stock Church of England Primary School is the local school for younger children. In September 2022, school inspectors from Ofsted gave the school a rating of Good.
Getting Around: Transport in Stock
Stock is well-connected by roads and has good public transport options.
Road Connections
The B1007 road goes right through the middle of the village. This road connects Stock directly to larger towns like Chelmsford, Billericay, Basildon, and Stanford-le-Hope. The B1007 also links Stock to the A12 trunk road to the north. The A12 is a major road for longer journeys.
Bus Services
First Essex runs regular bus services on route 300. These buses travel between Chelmsford, Galleywood, Billericay, and Basildon. There are also buses on route 14 every two hours. These go between Chelmsford, West Hanningfield, and Wickford.
Train Stations
The closest train stations are at Ingatestone and Billericay. Ingatestone station is on the Great Eastern Main Line, and Billericay station is on the Shenfield-Southend line. From both stations, you can catch trains run by Greater Anglia to London Liverpool Street in central London.
Famous Faces: Notable Residents
Stock has been home to some interesting people over the years.
William Cowper
The famous poet William Cowper (pronounced Cooper) was a friend of William Unwin. Unwin was the local rector (a type of church leader) in Stock from 1769 to 1787. One of Cowper's poems, Tithing Time at Stock or the Yearly Distress, is closely linked to the village.
Admiral Sir Vernon Haggard
Admiral Sir Vernon Haggard, a high-ranking naval officer, also lived in the village of Stock.
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