Duton Hill

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Duton Hill

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tilty This was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as &quot;taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment.&quot;

This is the view from the south-east as the church is approached from the road. — St Mary the Virgin Church, Tilty Credit: Marathon

Duton Hill is a small village located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. Situated approximately 6 miles northwest of the town of Dunmow, it is nestled within the picturesque countryside of the county. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming farmlands, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Duton Hill is known for its quaint and traditional English village atmosphere. It boasts a close-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents. The village is primarily residential, with a scattering of beautiful period properties and modern houses. Many of the houses provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village is home to a few amenities, including a village hall and a local pub, offering a warm and friendly environment for residents to socialize and gather. However, for more extensive amenities, residents can easily access nearby towns such as Dunmow, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services.

Duton Hill is surrounded by several nature reserves and parks, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities and exploring nature. The area is perfect for scenic walks, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous trails and paths to explore.

Overall, Duton Hill offers a peaceful and picturesque place to reside, away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. Its charming countryside setting and tight-knit community make it an attractive destination for those seeking a tranquil and close community feel.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Duton Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.91567/0.331529 or Grid Reference TL6026. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tilty This was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as &quot;taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment.&quot;

This is the view from the south-east as the church is approached from the road.

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tilty

This was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as "taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment." This is the view from the south-east as the church is approached from the road.

Blamster's Hall These are outbuildings of Blamster&#039;s Hall, seen across the B184 near the hamlet of Radley&#039;s End.

Blamster's Hall

These are outbuildings of Blamster's Hall, seen across the B184 near the hamlet of Radley's End.

Radley's End This is the B184 near the hamlet of Radley&#039;s End looking up to Greenarbour in the distance.

Radley's End

This is the B184 near the hamlet of Radley's End looking up to Greenarbour in the distance.

Greenarbour near Radley's End This is the B184 near the hamlet of Radley&#039;s End looking up to Greenarbour.

Greenarbour near Radley's End

This is the B184 near the hamlet of Radley's End looking up to Greenarbour.

Approach to Little Cambridge Little Cambridge is indeed little, consisting of just a handful of houses.

Approach to Little Cambridge

Little Cambridge is indeed little, consisting of just a handful of houses.

The road to Little Cambridge Little Cambridge is indeed little, consisting of just a handful of houses.

The road to Little Cambridge

Little Cambridge is indeed little, consisting of just a handful of houses.

The road to Lindsell The road crosses a small stream here. Breach Lane leads off to the right just beyond.

The road to Lindsell

The road crosses a small stream here. Breach Lane leads off to the right just beyond.

The road to Little Cambridge Breach Lane leads off to the left and just beyond the road crosses a small stream.

The road to Little Cambridge

Breach Lane leads off to the left and just beyond the road crosses a small stream.

Interior of St Mary the Virgin Church Tilty The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as &quot;taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment.&quot;

The interior is delightfully unrestored as can be seen. This view looks from the west end of the nave towards the chancel.

Interior of St Mary the Virgin Church Tilty

The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as "taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment." The interior is delightfully unrestored as can be seen. This view looks from the west end of the nave towards the chancel.

Interior of St Mary the Virgin Church Tilty The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as &quot;taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment.&quot;

The interior is delightfully unrestored as can be seen. This view looks from the west end of the nave towards the chancel.

Interior of St Mary the Virgin Church Tilty

The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as "taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment." The interior is delightfully unrestored as can be seen. This view looks from the west end of the nave towards the chancel.

Chancel of St Mary the Virgin Church Tilty The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as &quot;taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment.&quot;

The interior is delightfully unrestored as can be seen. This view looks from the east end of the nave towards the chancel.

Chancel of St Mary the Virgin Church Tilty

The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as "taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment." The interior is delightfully unrestored as can be seen. This view looks from the east end of the nave towards the chancel.

Chancel of St Mary the Virgin Church Tilty The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as &quot;taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment.&quot;

The interior is delightfully unrestored as can be seen. This view looks across the chancel to the sedilia and piscina. Pevsner describes these: &quot;These have cusped arches, the cusping being also of quite a personal pattern.&quot;

Chancel of St Mary the Virgin Church Tilty

The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as "taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment." The interior is delightfully unrestored as can be seen. This view looks across the chancel to the sedilia and piscina. Pevsner describes these: "These have cusped arches, the cusping being also of quite a personal pattern."

Looking down to the valley of the River Chelmer This lane near Tilty Church leads to a road at the bottom of the valley following the infant River Chelmer. The village of Duton Hill is in the distance to the left of the road.

Looking down to the valley of the River Chelmer

This lane near Tilty Church leads to a road at the bottom of the valley following the infant River Chelmer. The village of Duton Hill is in the distance to the left of the road.

Approach to St Mary the Virgin Church, Tilty The church of St Mary the Virgin at Tilty is delightful, and so is the approach to it from the road.

Approach to St Mary the Virgin Church, Tilty

The church of St Mary the Virgin at Tilty is delightful, and so is the approach to it from the road.

Abbey Gates, Tilty The church of St Mary the Virgin at Tilty is delightful, and so is the approach to it from the road. The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. This is the view from the churchyard of the house named Abbey Gates.

Abbey Gates, Tilty

The church of St Mary the Virgin at Tilty is delightful, and so is the approach to it from the road. The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. This is the view from the churchyard of the house named Abbey Gates.

Approach to St Mary the Virgin Church, Tilty The church of St Mary the Virgin at Tilty is delightful, and so is the approach to it from the road.

The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as &quot;taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment.&quot;

Approach to St Mary the Virgin Church, Tilty

The church of St Mary the Virgin at Tilty is delightful, and so is the approach to it from the road. The church was once connected with the nearby Cistercian abbey. The nave of the church is Early English. The south porch is probably 17th century. The belfry and cupola are probably from the 18th century. The chancel was added early in the 14th century which Pevsner describes as "taller, wider and much more ambitious, the gift of a rich man.. It is in the sumptuous style of the moment."

Formerly The Bell, Great Easton Now a house, it is a grade II listed building from about 1500.

Formerly The Bell, Great Easton

Now a house, it is a grade II listed building from about 1500.

Cycling on Essex lanes On the route from Little Easton to Great Easton.

Cycling on Essex lanes

On the route from Little Easton to Great Easton.

Show me another place!

Duton Hill is located at Grid Ref: TL6026 (Lat: 51.91567, Lng: 0.331529)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

What 3 Words

///parade.timed.twee. Near Thaxted, Essex

Nearby Locations

Tilty Duton Hill

Related Wikis

Tilty Abbey

Tilty Abbey

Tilty Abbey was a Cistercian abbey in Tilty, Essex, England. It was dissolved 3 March 1536. The chapel, with a nave built circa 1220, became a parish church...

Tilty

Tilty

Tilty or Tylsey is a village and a civil parish in the Uttlesford district, in the county of Essex, England. In 2001 the population of the civil parish...

Great Easton, Essex

Great Easton, Essex

Great Easton is a village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district in Essex, England.Great Easton village is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Great Dunmow...

Monk Street

Monk Street

Monk Street is a hamlet in the civil parish of Thaxted, in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of the town of Thaxted...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.91567,0.331529

Duton Hill

Is In: Essex, England, UK

Place: hamlet

Lat/Long: 51.9176395/0.3317384

Bus Stop

Abbeyview

Advertising: board

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 150018016019

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Abbeyview

Naptan Crossing: Abbeyview

Naptan Indicator: Adj

Naptan Landmark: Abbeyview

Naptan NaptanCode: esxdamwa

Naptan Street: Duton Hill Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.9173779/0.3300396

Bus Stop

Abbeyview

Naptan AtcoCode: 1500180160Y9

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Abbeyview

Naptan Crossing: Abbeyview

Naptan Indicator: Opp

Naptan Landmark: Abbeyview

Naptan NaptanCode: esxgpgdw

Naptan Street: Duton Hill Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.9174543/0.3299639

Bus Stop

The Three Horseshoes

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1500IM673

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: The Three Horseshoes

Naptan Indicator: o/s

Naptan Landmark: The Three Horseshoes

Naptan NaptanCode: esxdamwd

Naptan Street: Duton Hill Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.9171271/0.3319538

Bus Stop

The Three Horseshoes

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1500IM673AA

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: The Three Horseshoes

Naptan Indicator: Opp

Naptan Landmark: The Three Horseshoes

Naptan NaptanCode: esxgpgdj

Naptan Street: Duton Hill Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.9171804/0.3319857

Pub

The Three Horseshoes

Lat/Long: 51.9169823/0.3319931

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 51.9144853/0.3250316

Tilty Abbey

Board Type: history

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 51.9160085/0.3243868

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: Wall of pub.

Emergency: defibrillator

Lat/Long: 51.9171117/0.3319647

Building: bunker

Bunker Type: pillbox

Military: bunker

Lat/Long: 51.915251/0.3286935

Man Made: water_well

Lat/Long: 51.9170239/0.3323047

Life in a Cistercian Abbey-The Lay Brother's Range

Board Type: history

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 51.915416/0.3251555

Life in a Cistercian Abbey-The Cloister

Board Type: history

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 51.91544/0.3255383

Tilty Abbey

Board Type: history

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 51.9144744/0.3249628

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Dutlas Radnorshire

Dutson Cornwall

Have you been to Duton Hill?

Leave your review of Duton Hill below (or comments, questions and feedback).