Latchingdon
| Latchingdon | |
 The village sign at Latchingdon the street in the background is Bucannan Way. |
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  Latchingdon |
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| Population | 1,241 (2011)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | TL885005 |
| District | Maldon |
| Shire county | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode district | CM3 6 |
| Dialling code | 01621 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Maldon and East Chelmsford |
Coordinates: 51°40′17″N 0°43′34″E / 51.671278°N 0.726128°E
Latchingdon is a village situated in Essex, England. It is situated near the city of Chelmsford.
Originally called Latchingdon & Snoreham
Established: 1042AD as "Laecedune"
A small village but with some good local amenities such as a Used Car Sales (C&L Cars), Petrol Station (with shop), Happy Shopper, Newsagents and a Chinese.
Churches
Current Church: Christ Church, built in 1857, and featuring an Essex Bell-cote.
St Michael's Church was built in 1618, but its use was limited once Christ Church was built in the centre of the village, and it was deconsecrated in 1976.
A Congregational Church was also built in the village, but it closed and is now a private house.
Latchingdon and Snoreham Poor
Under the Poor Law of 1834, Latchingdon and Snoreham became part of the Maldon Union.
Parish Council
Latchingdon Parish Council meets monthly at Latchingdon village hall.
References
- ↑ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 21 September 2015.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Latchingdon. |
- Latchingdon Residents Association
- Information and pictures of Latchingdon village
- History of Latchingdon