Bird Green

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Bird Green

Langley Church, Upper Green.
Langley Church, Upper Green. Credit: mym

Bird Green is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the eastern part of England. It is situated approximately 45 miles northeast of London and falls within the local government district of Uttlesford. With a population of around 500 residents, Bird Green is known for its tranquil rural setting and picturesque countryside views.

The village is surrounded by beautiful farmland, and its landscape is characterized by rolling hills, expansive fields, and hedgerows. The area is predominantly agricultural, with farming being a significant economic activity in the village.

Bird Green is home to a small, close-knit community, and it offers a peaceful and friendly atmosphere to its residents. The village has a traditional English charm, with a scattering of historic buildings and cottages adding to its character.

Despite its small size, Bird Green benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. Nearby settlements such as Great Dunmow and Bishop's Stortford provide access to a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

The village is also well-connected in terms of transportation, with good road links to the surrounding areas. The A120 road runs close to Bird Green, providing convenient access to the nearby M11 motorway and making it accessible for commuters.

Overall, Bird Green offers a peaceful and idyllic place to live, with its rural beauty and sense of community being the key attractions for both residents and visitors alike.

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Bird Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.984491/0.115914 or Grid Reference TL4533. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Langley Church, Upper Green.
Langley Church, Upper Green.
Ford, Langley Lower Green Culverted ford, usually dry.
Ford, Langley Lower Green
Culverted ford, usually dry.
Ford near Cooper's End On a Roman Road, now a byway.
Ford near Cooper's End
On a Roman Road, now a byway.
Thatched cottages at Upper Green, Langley, Essex
Thatched cottages at Upper Green, Langley, Essex
Clavering Place Farm, Stickling Green, Clavering, Essex
Clavering Place Farm, Stickling Green, Clavering, Essex
Clavering Mill, Clavering, Essex A short distance north of this windmill without sails is another without sails. Both have been restored for living accommodation.
Clavering Mill, Clavering, Essex
A short distance north of this windmill without sails is another without sails. Both have been restored for living accommodation.
Barn at Brocking Farm, Roast Green, Essex Roast Green is just north-west of Clavering.
Barn at Brocking Farm, Roast Green, Essex
Roast Green is just north-west of Clavering.
The road at Ford End
The road at Ford End
Farmhouse at Yew Tree Farm This is a very attractive timber-framed house, probably dating back to the early part of the 16th century.
Farmhouse at Yew Tree Farm
This is a very attractive timber-framed house, probably dating back to the early part of the 16th century.
Farmhouse at Further Ford End, Essex The name of the farm is not known.
Farmhouse at Further Ford End, Essex
The name of the farm is not known.
Country road on the way to Lower Green
Country road on the way to Lower Green
Stickling Green ..and these are the greens that are grown there, wall to wall brassicas.
Stickling Green
..and these are the greens that are grown there, wall to wall brassicas.
Clavering: Disused windmills This grid square, to the north-west of Clavering, is blessed with two former windmills. The North mill is in sight directly at the end of the road, whilst the similar South mill is visible to the left, and immediately to the left of the prominent conifer tree on the horizon. Close-up views of the two are in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/281333">TL4632 : Clavering: North windmill</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/281340">TL4632 : Clavering: South windmill</a>
Clavering: Disused windmills
This grid square, to the north-west of Clavering, is blessed with two former windmills. The North mill is in sight directly at the end of the road, whilst the similar South mill is visible to the left, and immediately to the left of the prominent conifer tree on the horizon. Close-up views of the two are in TL4632 : Clavering: North windmill and TL4632 : Clavering: South windmill
Clavering: North windmill This is the larger of the two Clavering windmills and was built in 1811 for milling corn. The relative locations of the two mills can be seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/281323">TL4632 : Clavering: Disused windmills</a>. It is now a private residence.
Clavering: North windmill
This is the larger of the two Clavering windmills and was built in 1811 for milling corn. The relative locations of the two mills can be seen in TL4632 : Clavering: Disused windmills. It is now a private residence.
Clavering: South windmill This is the smaller of the two Clavering windmills and was built in 1757 for milling corn. The relative locations of the two mills can be seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/281323">TL4632 : Clavering: Disused windmills</a>. It is now a private residence.
Clavering: South windmill
This is the smaller of the two Clavering windmills and was built in 1757 for milling corn. The relative locations of the two mills can be seen in TL4632 : Clavering: Disused windmills. It is now a private residence.
River Stort in Lower Green, Langley This is the ford across the River Stort on the road known as Waterwick Hill in Lower Green, and, compared with Andrew's photo <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/58589">TL4334 : Ford, Langley Lower Green</a>, the river certainly has a lot of water flowing in it. The extent of the recent inundation can be seen from the flood trash line on the road on the far side of the ford.
River Stort in Lower Green, Langley
This is the ford across the River Stort on the road known as Waterwick Hill in Lower Green, and, compared with Andrew's photo TL4334 : Ford, Langley Lower Green, the river certainly has a lot of water flowing in it. The extent of the recent inundation can be seen from the flood trash line on the road on the far side of the ford.
Lower Green: Methodist Chapel This is the Primitive Methodist Chapel in Waterwick Hill, Lower Green. The inscription on the stone in the gable end reads "Erected 1862, Enlarged 1871". Behind the Chapel is a graveyard.
Lower Green: Methodist Chapel
This is the Primitive Methodist Chapel in Waterwick Hill, Lower Green. The inscription on the stone in the gable end reads "Erected 1862, Enlarged 1871". Behind the Chapel is a graveyard.
Farm track and public footpath Farm track and public footpath at Cosh Farm, Coopers End.
Farm track and public footpath
Farm track and public footpath at Cosh Farm, Coopers End.
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Bird Green is located at Grid Ref: TL4533 (Lat: 51.984491, Lng: 0.115914)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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