Little Chishill

Settlement in Essex South Cambridgeshire

England

Little Chishill

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Great Chishill, St Swithuns Credit: mym

Little Chishill is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated within the district of Uttlesford, it lies approximately 50 miles north of London. With a population of around 200 residents, it is a peaceful and close-knit community surrounded by picturesque countryside.

The village is known for its charming and traditional architecture, with many of its buildings dating back several centuries. The local church, St. Nicholas, is a prominent feature and boasts a beautiful 13th-century tower. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with rolling hills, meadows, and farmland providing a scenic backdrop.

Despite its small size, Little Chishill has a strong sense of community. The village has a village hall where various social events and gatherings take place, fostering a sense of unity among its residents. Additionally, a small primary school serves the local children, ensuring a close connection between families in the area.

For amenities and services, the village is relatively self-sufficient. While there are no shops or pubs within the immediate vicinity, nearby towns such as Royston and Saffron Walden offer a range of facilities including supermarkets, restaurants, and recreational activities.

Little Chishill is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A505 and A1301 providing access to nearby towns and cities. Public transportation options are limited, but regular bus services operate in the region, connecting the village to nearby towns and rail stations.

In summary, Little Chishill is a charming and idyllic village in Essex, known for its historical architecture, peaceful atmosphere, and strong sense of community.

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Great Chishill, St Swithuns
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Little Chishill, St Nicholas
Chishill Windmill This post mill is an interesting example of rural engineering, built in 1819 using timbers from an earlier mill of 1726 it was last restored in 1951.
Chishill Windmill
This post mill is an interesting example of rural engineering, built in 1819 using timbers from an earlier mill of 1726 it was last restored in 1951.
Old house at Great Chishill, Cambs.
Old house at Great Chishill, Cambs.
Footpath bridge by Barnard's Wood Bridge over the stream on the footpath between the B1039 and Chrishall, nearby Barnard's Wood.
Footpath bridge by Barnard's Wood
Bridge over the stream on the footpath between the B1039 and Chrishall, nearby Barnard's Wood.
Bridleway at Building End Bridleway leading from Building End to Great Chishill
Bridleway at Building End
Bridleway leading from Building End to Great Chishill
Winter Oilseed Rape A healthy-looking field of winter oilseed-rape at Gipsy Corner Farm
Winter Oilseed Rape
A healthy-looking field of winter oilseed-rape at Gipsy Corner Farm
Chrishall Common Roughway Wood is the distant clump of trees beyond the winter wheat.
Chrishall Common
Roughway Wood is the distant clump of trees beyond the winter wheat.
After the storm A view across the north Hertfordshire countryside after a heavy rainstorm.
After the storm
A view across the north Hertfordshire countryside after a heavy rainstorm.
A seat, a sign and a milk-churn Country artifacts at Shaftenhoe End
A seat, a sign and a milk-churn
Country artifacts at Shaftenhoe End
Horses and hay-bales Farm scene near Nuthampstead
Horses and hay-bales
Farm scene near Nuthampstead
Chishill windmill The windmill at Chishill is preserved by the Cambridgeshire County Council
Chishill windmill
The windmill at Chishill is preserved by the Cambridgeshire County Council
Farmland at Gypsy Corner Farm A field at Gypsy Corner Farm. Probably ridged up for potatoes.
Farmland at Gypsy Corner Farm
A field at Gypsy Corner Farm. Probably ridged up for potatoes.
Little Chishill Game Reserve Entrance to Little Chishill Game Reserve. A big notice warns 'no dogs allowed'!
Little Chishill Game Reserve
Entrance to Little Chishill Game Reserve. A big notice warns 'no dogs allowed'!
Sheepwash Grove, Nuthampstead Sheepwash Grove, a small copse surrounded by arable farmland.
Sheepwash Grove, Nuthampstead
Sheepwash Grove, a small copse surrounded by arable farmland.
By the Copse above Little Chishill Just off the bridleway by the copse above Little Chishill looking over the fields
By the Copse above Little Chishill
Just off the bridleway by the copse above Little Chishill looking over the fields
Bridleway heading down to Little Chishill Bridleway from Great Chishill heading down to Little Chishill
Bridleway heading down to Little Chishill
Bridleway from Great Chishill heading down to Little Chishill
The Pheasant, Great Chishill
The Pheasant, Great Chishill
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Little Chishill is located at Grid Ref: TL4237 (Lat: 52.014925, Lng: 0.068092)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Little Chishill
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