Great Canfield

Civil Parish in Essex Uttlesford

England

Great Canfield

Road junction between Brickkiln Spring and Canfield Hart These are each the names of woods nearby. The B183 runs across ahead in the shot.
Road junction between Brickkiln Spring and Canfield Hart Credit: Trevor Harris

Great Canfield is a civil parish located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles northwest of the town of Dunmow and covers an area of about 1,200 acres. The parish is surrounded by picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills and farmland.

Great Canfield has a population of around 400 residents, making it a small and close-knit community. The village itself is known for its charming and traditional architecture, with many buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The local church, St. Mary the Virgin, is a prominent feature of the village and has a beautiful medieval tower.

The parish is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links. The village is located close to the A120 road, which provides easy access to Dunmow and Stansted Airport. The nearest railway station is in the nearby town of Bishop's Stortford, offering direct links to London and other major cities.

Great Canfield is a peaceful and rural parish, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, with farming being an important industry in the region. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Great Canfield is a charming and picturesque village in Essex, offering a peaceful and close-knit community in a beautiful rural setting.

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Great Canfield Images

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Road junction between Brickkiln Spring and Canfield Hart These are each the names of woods nearby. The B183 runs across ahead in the shot.
Road junction between Brickkiln Spring and Canfield Hart
These are each the names of woods nearby. The B183 runs across ahead in the shot.
Lane to Great Canfield
Lane to Great Canfield
Gruesome relic at Hellman's Cross On the south side of the crossroad are these stocks and whipping post. The information plaque on the fencing reads: "These stocks were replaced by the Parish Council to commemorate the millennium 2000AD. The whipping post was also restored. Last recorded use of the stocks was in 1860 for a case of drunkenness. This is also the site where Elizabeth Abbot of Helmans, Great Canfield was burnt as a witch in 1683."
Gruesome relic at Hellman's Cross
On the south side of the crossroad are these stocks and whipping post. The information plaque on the fencing reads: "These stocks were replaced by the Parish Council to commemorate the millennium 2000AD. The whipping post was also restored. Last recorded use of the stocks was in 1860 for a case of drunkenness. This is also the site where Elizabeth Abbot of Helmans, Great Canfield was burnt as a witch in 1683."
Country road near Great Canfield, Essex
Country road near Great Canfield, Essex
Peckers farmhouse, near Hellman's Cross, Essex Hellman's Cross is close to Great Canfield. The road in the photo is Green Street.
Peckers farmhouse, near Hellman's Cross, Essex
Hellman's Cross is close to Great Canfield. The road in the photo is Green Street.
Green Street, Hellman's Cross, near Great Canfield, Essex
Green Street, Hellman's Cross, near Great Canfield, Essex
Farmhouse at Grange Farm, Great Canfield, Essex
Farmhouse at Grange Farm, Great Canfield, Essex
Copt Hall Cottage near Little Canfield, Essex This is the view from Highcross Lane.
Copt Hall Cottage near Little Canfield, Essex
This is the view from Highcross Lane.
Hatfield Regis Grange
Hatfield Regis Grange
Small footbridge over a stream
Small footbridge over a stream
Water Tower, near Puttock's End Water tower number Canfield 151, just off the B183.
Water Tower, near Puttock's End
Water tower number Canfield 151, just off the B183.
Road Junction, near Puttock's End The road to the left to Great Canfield is on National Route 50 for cyclists, and the road ahead leads to Taverners Green.
Road Junction, near Puttock's End
The road to the left to Great Canfield is on National Route 50 for cyclists, and the road ahead leads to Taverners Green.
Pond by Peckers Farm, Great Canfield
Pond by Peckers Farm, Great Canfield
Derelict Building, South of Puttock's End The pole in the foreground, shows where a gas pipeline runs.
Derelict Building, South of Puttock's End
The pole in the foreground, shows where a gas pipeline runs.
High Cross Lane Ford This ford is found on High Cross Lane at Great Canfield.
High Cross Lane Ford
This ford is found on High Cross Lane at Great Canfield.
Field by the B183, Bush End
Field by the B183, Bush End
Green Street, Hellman's Cross
Green Street, Hellman's Cross
Thatched house on Green Street, Hellman's Cross
Thatched house on Green Street, Hellman's Cross
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Great Canfield is located at Grid Ref: TL5719 (Lat: 51.85524, Lng: 0.282846)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.85524,0.282846
Puttock's End
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 51.85537/0.2774259
Woolmers Common
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 51.85256/0.285564
Colour: red and white
Marker: aerial
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 51.8521311/0.2798155
Colour: red and white
Marker: aerial
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 51.8521224/0.2797531
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