Hatfield Broad Oak

Civil Parish in Essex Uttlesford

England

Hatfield Broad Oak

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

Hatfield Broad Oak is a civil parish located in the county of Essex, in the southeastern part of England. Situated approximately 17 miles northeast of Chelmsford and 40 miles northeast of London, this small village offers a peaceful and picturesque setting.

Nestled amidst the beautiful Essex countryside, Hatfield Broad Oak is known for its charming rural atmosphere and historical significance. The village is home to a population of around 1,600 residents, who enjoy a tight-knit community and a strong sense of local pride.

One of the key landmarks in Hatfield Broad Oak is the impressive 15th-century St. Mary the Virgin Church, which showcases stunning architecture and serves as a reminder of the village's rich history. The village also boasts several other historical buildings, including medieval cottages and Victorian houses, giving it a distinct character.

In terms of amenities, Hatfield Broad Oak offers a range of essential services to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, a convenience store, and a few local businesses. The village also hosts various community events throughout the year, such as the Hatfield Broad Oak Carnival, which brings residents together for a day of festivities and entertainment.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous footpaths and bridleways for walking, cycling, and horse riding. Additionally, Hatfield Forest, a National Trust property, is located nearby, offering extensive woodland and open spaces for exploration.

Overall, Hatfield Broad Oak offers a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle, combining rural charm with a strong sense of community spirit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.839426/0.249484 or Grid Reference TL5518. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Junction and Sign The meeting of Hatfield Forest Road/ Wood Row/ Greenhill.

Junction and Sign

The meeting of Hatfield Forest Road/ Wood Row/ Greenhill.

Cannons Lane, Hatfield Broad Oak The Broad Street Green part of the village.

Cannons Lane, Hatfield Broad Oak

The Broad Street Green part of the village.

Shed with trailers One of the farm buildings at Crabbs Green Farm.

Shed with trailers

One of the farm buildings at Crabbs Green Farm.

Field and farm track at Crabbs Green Farm The field has been freshly ploughed and a harrow is working nearby.

Field and farm track at Crabbs Green Farm

The field has been freshly ploughed and a harrow is working nearby.

Field north of Crabbs Green Farm Taken from Crabbs Green Lane looking west. The tractor track dead ahead shows the line of the public footpath crossing this field.

Field north of Crabbs Green Farm

Taken from Crabbs Green Lane looking west. The tractor track dead ahead shows the line of the public footpath crossing this field.

Road junction at Taverners Green With the lane called Crabbs Green on the left ahead.

Road junction at Taverners Green

With the lane called Crabbs Green on the left ahead.

On the lane to Broomshawbury Looking north here with the fingerpost for Boxley Lane just visible in the centre ahead.

On the lane to Broomshawbury

Looking north here with the fingerpost for Boxley Lane just visible in the centre ahead.

Footpath through The Marsh This area north of Hatfield Broad Oak, formerly apparently common grazing, is a good wildlife habitat. Though there are some areas of standing water (one can be seen to the right here), most of the marshy area was dry today - as was Pincey Brook, whose course the path runs beside.

Footpath through The Marsh

This area north of Hatfield Broad Oak, formerly apparently common grazing, is a good wildlife habitat. Though there are some areas of standing water (one can be seen to the right here), most of the marshy area was dry today - as was Pincey Brook, whose course the path runs beside.

View from the lane north of Copperfields

View from the lane north of Copperfields

Field, lane and a bit of hedgerow Taken on the lane between Copperfields and Forest Hall.

Field, lane and a bit of hedgerow

Taken on the lane between Copperfields and Forest Hall.

Pillars of an ecclesiastical dispute Or maybe not. This is the east end of St Mary the Virgin. The pillars here are the remaining two of four pillars which supported the central tower of the Benedictine Priory church - which until the Dissolution was twice as long as the present church. So much is not in dispute; however notes in the church say the church was divided by this east wall following violent disputes between the parish and its priest, and the monks - who the parishioners accused of not maintaining the then-shared. This was supposedly carried out on the orders of the king as a solution to the dispute. I can&#039;t find any reference to these events on-line, in Victoria County History etc although other disputes are recorded concerning the priory. I suspect that maybe the east wall was constructed in 1536 when the priory was dissolved in order to reduce the church to more manageable proportions - though I stand to be corrected.

Pillars of an ecclesiastical dispute

Or maybe not. This is the east end of St Mary the Virgin. The pillars here are the remaining two of four pillars which supported the central tower of the Benedictine Priory church - which until the Dissolution was twice as long as the present church. So much is not in dispute; however notes in the church say the church was divided by this east wall following violent disputes between the parish and its priest, and the monks - who the parishioners accused of not maintaining the then-shared. This was supposedly carried out on the orders of the king as a solution to the dispute. I can't find any reference to these events on-line, in Victoria County History etc although other disputes are recorded concerning the priory. I suspect that maybe the east wall was constructed in 1536 when the priory was dissolved in order to reduce the church to more manageable proportions - though I stand to be corrected.

Straight road near Forest Farm This very straight section is about a kilometre in length and may mark the route of a Roman road heading for Takeley Street (several other straight sections occur between here and Takeley Street). &quot;Street&quot; in a place name often denotes a settlement on a Roman road and indeed Takeley Street is on Stane Street running east to west. I think it&#039;s not too fanciful to see this as a Roman route to Stane Street.

Straight road near Forest Farm

This very straight section is about a kilometre in length and may mark the route of a Roman road heading for Takeley Street (several other straight sections occur between here and Takeley Street). "Street" in a place name often denotes a settlement on a Roman road and indeed Takeley Street is on Stane Street running east to west. I think it's not too fanciful to see this as a Roman route to Stane Street.

Finger post at junction near Bridgefoot Farm Directions shown are left to Takeley and Hatfield Forest, right to Hatfield Broad Oak, and towards the photographer, to Woodside Green and Hallingbury. For a close-up see photo from contributor David Bremner <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7329457">TL5418 : Junction and Sign</a>

Finger post at junction near Bridgefoot Farm

Directions shown are left to Takeley and Hatfield Forest, right to Hatfield Broad Oak, and towards the photographer, to Woodside Green and Hallingbury. For a close-up see photo from contributor David Bremner TL5418 : Junction and Sign

Little Barrington Hall Farm

Little Barrington Hall Farm

Field south of Greenhill Is beside, or was part of Brumsted Common.

Field south of Greenhill

Is beside, or was part of Brumsted Common.

Hatfield Forest. Now a popular park cared for by the National Trust.

Hatfield Forest.

Now a popular park cared for by the National Trust.

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Hatfield Broad Oak is located at Grid Ref: TL5518 (Lat: 51.839426, Lng: 0.249484)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.839426,0.249484

Broadfield Common

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 51.8433133/0.2518389

Bus Stop

Barrington Hall

Naptan AtcoCode: 15004632152

Naptan NaptanCode: esxjgpjt

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan

Lat/Long: 51.8372412/0.2529726

Bus Stop

Barrington Hall

Naptan AtcoCode: 15004632153

Naptan NaptanCode: esxjgpjw

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan

Lat/Long: 51.8373625/0.2532109

Colour: red and white

Marker: aerial

Utility: gas

Lat/Long: 51.8417306/0.2543326

Colour: yellow

Marker: post

Utility: gas

Lat/Long: 51.841734/0.2541794

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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