Little Henham

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Little Henham

Electricity Pylon by the M11 Credit: Anthony Parkes

Little Henham is a small village located in the Uttlesford District of Essex, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southeast of Saffron Walden, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting. The village is home to a population of around 300 residents.

Little Henham is known for its historic charm and rich heritage. The village features a number of traditional thatched cottages, some dating back to the 16th century, which add to its quaint and timeless atmosphere. St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building, stands proudly in the heart of the village and is a significant architectural landmark.

Despite its small size, Little Henham offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a local pub, The Three Horseshoes, which serves as a popular meeting place for both locals and visitors alike. Additionally, the village is home to a primary school, providing education for the younger members of the community.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Little Henham offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The village is nestled within the Henham Park Estate, which spans over 800 acres and features rolling fields, woodlands, and a beautiful lake. This provides residents with ample space for walks, picnics, and other outdoor activities.

Little Henham is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with easy access to major road networks. The village's peaceful and rural setting, combined with its charming architecture and sense of community, make it a desirable place to live for those seeking a quieter way of life in the Essex countryside.

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Little Henham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.950167/0.227024 or Grid Reference TL5330. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Electricity Pylon by the M11

Anthony Parkes

Quendon parish church, Essex

This church dates back to the 13th century but this view from the south, shows much of the restoration of 1881.

Robert Edwards

Railway bridge near Widdington, Essex

View looking East on a small country lane, which leads into the village of Widdington.

Robert Edwards

Prior's Hall Barn, Widdington, Essex

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England, tree-ring dated to the mid-15th century, with a breathtaking aisled interior and crown post roof, the product of some 400 oaks. The property is in the care of English Heritage.

Robert Edwards

St. Mary's church, Widdington, Essex

There is slight evidence of the original Norman church inside, however, what we see from the outside is a church built in 1771 and then rebuilt in 1872. It has a well kept churchyard.

Robert Edwards

Fountain and Drinking Trough, Quendon

The inscription on the inside of the roof reads: This fountain and drinking trough were donated to the people of Quendon in 1887 by Henry Tufnell Esq. in memory of Col. Cranmer-Byng of Quendon Hall. They were later restored in memory of G.B. Beeman who lived at Manor Farm 1922-54.

Janine Forbes

Little Henham Hall farm

The old cattle barn seen from across the duck pond.

Mark Camp

Railway Bridge over the road to Little Henham, Essex

This is the view from North Hall Road.

Robert Edwards

Sun setting over Prior's Wood - Little Henham

Standing on the byway from Little Henham Lodge to Widdington

David Morgan

Water Tower, viewed from Cornells Lane

Robert Edwards

Driveway to Quendon Hall

Driveway leading through the woods to Quendon Hall

Steve F

Public Bridleway at Quendon

This is a view from the B.1383 road, which was once the busy A.11

Robert Edwards

Track and public footpath south from Little Henham

The footpath comes out at TL5329 : Rise of land near Little Henham.

Jonathan Billinger

B1383 bridge over the M11

N Chadwick

M11 heading south

N Chadwick

St Simon and St Jude Parish Church, Quendon, Essex

Peter Stack

Liverpool Street express

The rural nature of the Cambridge to London Liverpool Street line as seen 30 years ago between Newport station and Elsenham. This was the days before electrification of the line from Bishop's Stortford to Kings Lynn and before Stansted airport was expanded. The trains were older but more comfortable to ride in back in those days.

roger geach