Green, Upper

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Green, Upper

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

Green, Upper, Essex is a small village situated in the county of Essex, in the southeast of England. It is located approximately 12 miles northwest of the county town of Chelmsford and is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and rolling green hills. The village is part of the civil parish of Green and is surrounded by other charming rural communities.

With a population of around 500 residents, Green, Upper, Essex retains a cozy and close-knit atmosphere. The village is characterized by its traditional English architecture, featuring a mix of quaint cottages, farmhouses, and a historic church dating back to the 13th century. The surrounding landscape is dotted with picturesque farmland and woodlands, providing residents with scenic views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Despite its small size, Green, Upper, Essex offers a range of amenities to its residents. The village boasts a local pub, which serves as a social hub for the community, as well as a village hall that hosts various events and gatherings throughout the year. Additionally, a small convenience store provides essential goods and services to the local population.

Green, Upper, Essex benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities, with easy access to nearby Chelmsford and the wider transport network. This allows residents to enjoy the tranquility of rural living while also having the convenience of urban amenities within reach.

Overall, Green, Upper, Essex is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community.

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Green, Upper Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.996379/0.104821 or Grid Reference TL4435. 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.
Duddenhoe End Farm, Duddenhoe End, Essex
Duddenhoe End Farm, Duddenhoe End, Essex
Thatched cottages at Upper Green, Langley, Essex
Thatched cottages at Upper Green, Langley, Essex
Country road on the way to Lower Green
Country road on the way to Lower Green
River Stort A view from the road bridge of the infant river Stort close to its source at Doctor's Grove.
River Stort
A view from the road bridge of the infant river Stort close to its source at Doctor's Grove.
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.
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.
River Stort north of Lower Green Viewed looking upstream from the Park Lane bridge.
River Stort north of Lower Green
Viewed looking upstream from the Park Lane bridge.
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.
Bluebells in High Wood
Bluebells in High Wood
Footpath junction on the Harcamlow Way
Footpath junction on the Harcamlow Way
Farmland near Clavering Farm
Farmland near Clavering Farm
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.
Thatched cottage at Langley Lower Green An attractive weatherboarded building with an ugly outbuilding.
Thatched cottage at Langley Lower Green
An attractive weatherboarded building with an ugly outbuilding.
Roper's Lane This green lane is used quite a bit by the horse-riding fraternity, as well as walkers. It links the hamlets of Langley Lower Green and Meesden Lower Green.
Roper's Lane
This green lane is used quite a bit by the horse-riding fraternity, as well as walkers. It links the hamlets of Langley Lower Green and Meesden Lower Green.
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Green, Upper is located at Grid Ref: TL4435 (Lat: 51.996379, Lng: 0.104821)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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Nearby Amenities

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Langley Upper Green
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Power: pole
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Post Box
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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
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Post Box
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Bench
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Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Wall.
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Public Bookcase
Booth: K6
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