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Strethall
St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 208275.jpg
St. Mary's church, Strethall.
Strethall is located in Essex
Strethall
Strethall
Population 27 (2021 census)
OS grid reference TL482393
• London 39.5 mi (63.6 km)
Civil parish
  • Strethall
District
  • Uttlesford
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode district CB11
Police Essex
Fire Essex
Ambulance East of England
EU Parliament East of England
UK Parliament
  • Saffron Walden
Website Strethall homepage
List of places
UK
England
Essex
52°01′57″N 0°09′42″E / 52.0324°N 0.1617°E / 52.0324; 0.1617

Strethall is a small village located in the Uttlesford area of Essex, England. It's quite close to the larger town of Saffron Walden. In 2021, only 27 people lived in Strethall, making it a very quiet and peaceful place.

Strethall: A Special Village

Strethall is known as one of England's special "thankful villages". This means that during World War I, not a single soldier from Strethall died in the war. This was very rare, as many villages lost several of their young men.

It's a wonderful way to remember the good fortune of the village during a very difficult time in history.

Exploring Strethall

If you love walking or cycling, Strethall is a great place to visit. The famous Icknield Way Path goes right through the village. This path is super long, stretching for 110 miles!

It connects Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Suffolk. The path is open for walkers, people riding horses, and cyclists who enjoy off-road adventures.

St. Mary's Church

The village is home to thumb|St. Mary's church in Strethall is a historic building. One of the main landmarks in Strethall is St. Mary's Church. This church is very old and has been a part of the village for many centuries. It's a beautiful example of historic English architecture.

The church stands as a quiet reminder of the village's long history. It's a peaceful spot for visitors to see.

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