Great Dunmow

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Great Dunmow

Great Dunmow is a historic market town located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 40 miles northeast of London, it has a population of around 8,500 residents. The town is nestled in the picturesque countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rural landscapes, making it an attractive destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Great Dunmow has a rich history dating back to Norman times, evident in its well-preserved medieval architecture. The centerpiece of the town is the magnificent St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 14th century. The town also boasts several other historic buildings, including the 16th-century Talberds Ley House and the 18th-century Red House.

The town has a vibrant community and offers a range of amenities and services to its residents and visitors. Great Dunmow has a variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs, providing a pleasant shopping and dining experience. It also has primary and secondary schools, a library, a leisure center, and a weekly market.

Great Dunmow is renowned for its annual Flitch Trials, a tradition that dates back to the 12th century. Held every four years, couples are put on trial to prove that they have lived in harmony and fidelity for a year and a day, with the reward being a flitch of bacon (a side of cured pork) if successful.

Overall, Great Dunmow offers a blend of historical charm, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community, making it a delightful place to live or visit.

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Great Dunmow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.871114/0.363784 or Grid Reference TL6221. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

TESCO Great Dunmow

Andrew Tatlow

TESCO car park Great Dunmow

Andrew Tatlow

Footbridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

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Ongar Road Bridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

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A120, Great Dunmow Bypass

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

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Footbridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

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New houses, Great Dunmow

The recent residential enlargement of Great Dunmow to the north-west spreads further north.

Robin Webster

Old railway bridge

The former Bishop's Stortford - Braintree railway crosses a byway. The Flitch Way cycle path, mostly using the railway route, does not cross here, but ramps down from the embankment on the other side of the bridge. It then passes under the bridge and uses the byway for the rest of the way into Great Dunmow.

Robin Webster

Off-roaders' wallow

The public byway here is a magnet for off-roaders, who, fortunately for other users, confine their more extreme fun to tracks off the byway, between the byway and the River Chelmer. This is perhaps the most extreme bit I found. It appears to be rather deep.

Robin Webster

A120 bridge over River Chelmer

Particularly wide, as four lanes of dual carriageway and also two slip roads cross the river. The bridge also crosses a public byway, used by National Cycle Route 16.

Robin Webster

River Chelmer under A120

A public byway passes to the right of the columns on the right, and the area seems to be popular with off-roaders. The bollards along the river banks are almost certainly to deter attempts to ford the river here.

Robin Webster