Wendens Ambo facts for kids
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| Population | 473 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TL513363 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Postcode district | CB11 |
| Dialling code | 01799 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Wendens Ambo is a small village in Essex, England. It is located in the Uttlesford area. In 2011, about 473 people lived there. The village's name tells a story! It comes from two older villages, Wenden Magna (meaning Great Wenden) and Wenden Parva (meaning Little Wenden). The word ambo is Latin for "both," so Wendens Ambo means "both Wendens."
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Where is Wendens Ambo?
Wendens Ambo is about two miles southwest of a market town called Saffron Walden. It is also about fifteen miles south of Cambridge and forty miles north of London. The village has its own train station, Audley End railway station. This station is handy for visiting Audley End House and Saffron Walden.
A Look at Wendens Ambo's History
People have lived in the area around Wendens Ambo for a very long time.
Early Settlements
The first signs of people living here are from the Roman period. In 1853, during an excavation, people found parts of a Roman villa. Even older tools made of flint, dating back to 300–200 BC, suggest that people lived here even before the Romans.
It is thought that a farming community began in the Wenden valley around the 6th and 7th centuries. The village likely got its name, "Wendene," from this valley.
Wendens in the Domesday Book
The first written record of Wenden Magna and Wenden Parva is in the Domesday Book. This famous book was a survey of England made in 1086 by William the Conqueror.
- Wenden Magna was owned by a Norman named Robert Gernon. He also owned land in places like Stansted and Takeley.
- Wenden Parva was owned by another Norman, William de Warenne.
There was also a third Wenden, called Wenden Lofts. It was located higher up the valley to the west.
Joining the Villages
During the 1600s, people started to rebuild the homes in the village. Some of these old homes are still lived in today! On March 23, 1662, Wenden Magna and Wenden Parva officially joined together. This is when they became known as Wendens Ambo.
Modern Times
The 1700s and 1800s brought big changes with the Industrial Revolution. This was a time when new machines and factories changed how people worked. The railway also arrived, making it easier for people to travel. These changes meant that people could find work in other places. Over time, Wendens Ambo became a "commuter village," where many people live but travel to other towns for work.
