West Hanningfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids West Hanningfield |
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 West Hanningfield
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| OS grid reference | TQ727997 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHELMSFORD |
| Postcode district | CM2 |
| Dialling code | 01277 (and 01245) |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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West Hanningfield is a small village in south Essex, England. It is also a "civil parish," which is a local area with its own small council. The village is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south-east of Chelmsford, a larger town nearby.
West Hanningfield is part of the Chelmsford area. It is also in the Maldon voting district for the UK Parliament.
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Exploring West Hanningfield
West Hanningfield is located just north of the Hanningfield Reservoir. This is a large lake that helps supply water to the area.
Nearby Places
Several other villages are close to West Hanningfield. These include South Hanningfield, Stock, Rettendon, and East Hanningfield. The village is also near parts of Chelmsford, such as Galleywood and Great Baddow.
Village Life
West Hanningfield has a few important places for its residents. The local pub is called the Three Compasses. There is also a primary school for younger students. The village hall is a place where community events and meetings happen. You can also find a hairdresser in the village.
St Mary and St Edward Church
The Church of St Mary and St Edward is an old and important building in the eastern part of the village. It is a Grade II* listed church. This means it is a very special historic building that is protected.
Church History
The church was first built in the 1100s. Over the years, many changes were made to it, especially in the 1700s and 1800s. The church has a wooden tower that is thought to be from the early 1200s. Recent studies show that the wood for the tower was cut between the years 1382 and 1414.
Church Bells
The bells in the church were made in 1676. They are a rare example of a complete set of bells from the 1600s. Even though they haven't been used for a while, they are considered very important historically. Experts found that the bell frame had to be cut to fit the bells when they were installed.
