Little Canfield

Civil Parish in Essex Uttlesford

England

Little Canfield

Pond and thatched barn at Baconend Green Taken standing to the right of the entrance of The Tiled Barn. Several of the barns around here have specific names; the one shown is simply called Bacon End Barn. — Pond and thatched barn at Baconend Green Credit: Trevor Harris

Little Canfield is a civil parish located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 35 miles northeast of London, it falls within the Uttlesford district. The parish covers an area of around 11 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,000 residents.

The village of Little Canfield is a small, rural settlement surrounded by picturesque countryside. It is predominantly residential, with a mix of old cottages and modern houses. The village itself has limited amenities, including a local pub and a village hall, but residents can easily access a wider range of facilities in nearby towns such as Bishop's Stortford and Great Dunmow.

Little Canfield is well-connected in terms of transportation. The M11 motorway runs alongside the parish, providing convenient road links to London, Cambridge, and other major cities. The village is also within close proximity to Stansted Airport, which offers a range of national and international flights.

The area surrounding Little Canfield is rich in natural beauty, with rolling hills, meadows, and woodlands. There are several walking and cycling routes in the vicinity, offering opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the picturesque countryside.

Overall, Little Canfield is a peaceful and idyllic village, offering residents a rural lifestyle with easy access to larger towns and cities. With its charming setting and convenient location, it is an attractive place to live for those seeking a tranquil countryside retreat.

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Little Canfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.86583/0.309268 or Grid Reference TL5921. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pond and thatched barn at Baconend Green

Taken standing to the right of the entrance of The Tiled Barn. Several of the barns around here have specific names; the one shown is simply called Bacon End Barn.

Trevor Harris

Entering Bacon End

The first part of this settlement is mapped as Baconend Green, but as may be seen, this is not recognized on the sign board.

Robin Webster

Stortford Road Bridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

N Chadwick

Footbridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

N Chadwick

Roundabout for the A120, Dunmow

David Howard

Dunmow Fencing Supplies on Stortford Road

David Howard

Roundabout on Stortford Road, Dunmow

The exit is for the A120 eastbound

David Howard

Roundabout on the Dunmow Interchange

The old and new A120 connect here. The old road has just been reduced to 30mph and had various housing estates built along it all with their own little roundabouts.

David Howard