Birchanger

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Birchanger

Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet Forest Hall Road on the edge of the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in north Essex. This road straddles two Ordnance Survey gridsquares. The left-hand side of the road is in square TL5123, but the right-hand side and the houses are in TL5124. — Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet Credit: Malc McDonald

Birchanger is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the East of England. Situated approximately 4 miles northwest of Bishop's Stortford, it falls within the district of Uttlesford. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its tranquil atmosphere.

The history of Birchanger can be traced back to the medieval period when it was a thriving agricultural settlement. Evidence of its past can still be seen today in the form of several historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features stunning medieval architecture and is a focal point of the village.

Despite its small size, Birchanger offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing a sense of community for the residents. The village also benefits from its close proximity to Bishop's Stortford, where a wider range of shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities can be found.

Birchanger enjoys good transport links, with the M11 motorway located nearby, providing easy access to London and Cambridge. The village is also served by regular bus services, connecting it to surrounding towns and villages.

Overall, Birchanger is a charming village with a rich history and a close-knit community. Its idyllic location and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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Birchanger Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.883674/0.190705 or Grid Reference TL5022. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet

Forest Hall Road on the edge of the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in north Essex. This road straddles two Ordnance Survey gridsquares. The left-hand side of the road is in square TL5123, but the right-hand side and the houses are in TL5124.

Malc McDonald

Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet

Forest Hall Road at its junction with Church Road, on the edge of the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in north Essex.

Malc McDonald

Lane near Stansted Mountfitchet

A lane near the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in north Essex. The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin peeps through the trees.

Malc McDonald

M11 motorway near Stansted Mountfitchet

A view of the M11 motorway near the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in north Essex. This image was taken on a late October day. The sun is quite low in the sky, trees therefore cast shadows over the southbound carriageway (traffic heading towards the camera).

Malc McDonald

Bury Lodge Lane, near Stansted Mountfitchet

Bury Lodge Lane is a minor road in north Essex, close to Stansted Airport. The road has a width restriction to prevent large vehicles using it as a through route.

Malc McDonald

Autumn tints on Bury Lodge Lane, near Stansted Mountfitchet

Bury Lodge Lane is a minor road in north Essex, near the village of Stansted Mountfitchet. This image was taken in late October. Trees alongside the road are displaying autumn tints.

Malc McDonald

Burton End, near Stansted Mountfitchet

Burton End is a small hamlet in north Essex, close to Stansted Airport.

Malc McDonald

Birchanger Green Services

At the busy M11/A120 interchange

John Myers

National Cycle Network route 16 near Stansted Airport

This path forms part of the route of National Cycle Network route 16 as it skirts to the south of Stansted Airport. This image was taken at dusk on a late October day.

Malc McDonald

Dusk on the A120 near Stansted Airport

A view of the trunk A120 road, taken from a footbridge. Here, the A120 approaches the Birchanger interchange, where it has a junction with the M11 motorway. This image was taken at dusk on a late October day.

Malc McDonald

M11 at dusk, near Stansted Airport

A view over the M11 motorway, taken at dusk on a late October day. This view looks southwards towards junction 8, for Birchanger Green services and the A120.

Malc McDonald

Birchanger Green Services

Mark Anderson

The Manor House near Stansted Hall

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Birchanger Green Services

Welcome Break operation at the junction of the M11 and A120, and close to Stansted Airport

Paul Harrop

Old Milestone by the B1383, Stansted Road, Birchanger

Carved stone post by the B1383 (was A11), in parish of Birchanger (Uttlesford District), 20m North of bus shelter, by the road, on East side of road. Erected by the Hockerill turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- LONDON 30 CAMBRIDGE 24 NEWMARKET 29 Essex HER. SMR Number: 15780 Link

Milestone Society National ID: EX_BSGC30

John V Nicholls

River Stort

River Stort takes its name from Bishop's Stortford, a town through which it flows. It was given the name in the 16th century. Its source is in Langley Hills, near Clavering, in Essex. After flowing through Bishop's Stortford, the river continues as the Stort Navigation for another 13.25 miles through Hertfordshire past Harlow to Feildes Weir near Hoddesdon, where it joins the River Lea.

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