Little Easton

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Little Easton

New houses, Great Dunmow The recent residential enlargement of Great Dunmow to the north-west spreads further north. — New houses, Great Dunmow Credit: Robin Webster

Little Easton is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles northwest of the town of Great Dunmow and about 45 miles northeast of London. The village is positioned in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

Little Easton has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, with evidence of human habitation in the area for centuries. The village is known for its traditional English charm, featuring a collection of well-preserved historic buildings and thatched cottages. Notably, Little Easton Manor, a Grade II* listed building, stands as a testament to the village's architectural heritage.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet retreat from the bustling city life. The local amenities include a village church, a primary school, and a pub, which serves as a social hub for both residents and visitors.

Little Easton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. Additionally, the village is conveniently located near several nature reserves and country parks, providing ample opportunities for nature lovers and bird watchers.

Overall, Little Easton is a charming and historical village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting in the heart of the Essex countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.892595/0.335567 or Grid Reference TL6024. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New houses, Great Dunmow

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

Robin Webster

Formerly The Bell, Great Easton

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

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Cycling on Essex lanes

On the route from Little Easton to Great Easton.

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Church Row, Little Easton

Grade II listed former almshouses, built 1895. The date and a 'W' are placed centrally. The 'W' perhaps stands for Warwick, as apparently Frances, the Countess of Warwick, had them built.

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Quarry area on site of RAF Great Dunmow

'Quarry' was what the warning notice called it, but there is little sign here apart from the wide and shallow trench between earth banks. In the distance beyond the dead tree are more quarry-like features.

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Mawbyns, Duck Street, Little Easton

A 16th century timber framed house, with several alterations over the years. Grade II listed.

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Field by the B184

It looks like wheat growing.

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Road from Great Easton to Lindsell

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Pond by the path

The path doesn't actually go through the pond, the slight bend to the right of the track has been rather overemphasized. There is a luxuriant growth of a horsetail around the pond.

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The Garth, Great Easton

Surprising an early 20th century building, but still grade II listed. Now a house, formerly a convent.

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The Crusaders Window at Little Easton

During World War II the American 386th Bomb Group, known as The Crusaders, "mounted up with wings as eagles" flying some 263 missions from nearby Easton Lodge airfield against Nazi targets in Europe. Nearly 200 Crusaders were lost to enemy action and many more were wounded or taken prisoner. This "Window Of The Crusaders" depicts some of the daily activities of the men of the 386th Bomb Group during the thirteen months they were stationed near this church at Little Easton near RAF Great Dunmow.

Adrian S Pye

The Window of Friendship and Peace, Little Easton

During World War II, in September of 1943, the United States Air Force's 386th Bomb Group, "The Crusaders", arrived with their B-26 Marauder aircraft at a newly constructed airfield on the grounds of Easton Lodge, just a few hundred yards from this church. This "Window of Friendship and Peace" recalls in vignettes and symbols the special relationship of mutual support, friendship, and lasting respect that developed between the American airmen and the people of the villages of Little Easton and Great Dunmow during the thirteen months the Crusaders flew missions from the airfield.

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St. Mary's church, Little Easton

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'The Swan', The Endway, Great Easton

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Croys Grange, Great Easton

The house is described in Pevsner's guide as "late C16 but remodelled with mid-C19 gables, porch, false exposed timber framing, and the Maynard badge". The latter is the badge of the Maynard family who had large landholdings in the area and is still to be seen on many local buildings.

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Stone Cottage, The Endway, Great Easton

The cottage dates from 1822 is noted in Pevsner's guide for its flint with brick dressings.

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Essex House, The Endway, Great Easton

Described in Pevsner's guide as "a mid-C16 long-wall jetty house with exposed timbers".

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St John & St Giles, Great Easton - west elevation

The tower is described in Pevsner's guide as "a jumble when seen from W, the W wall carried up in brick to support a bell-turret of c.1800, the turret replaced by a short tower in 1928 by F W Chancellor in a darker brick with black diapers and a low pyramidal roof."

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Little Easton is located at Grid Ref: TL6024 (Lat: 51.892595, Lng: 0.335567)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex