Castles · London
Chipping Ongar
In or near Greensted.
Chipping Ongar — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chipping Ongar is a castle in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Chipping Ongar is a historic castle located in the London region. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains a significant landmark in the area.
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Background
History
In Saxon times there was an extensive estate and parish called Ongar, with its main settlement and parish church at High Ongar. and Chipping Ongar was laid out as a new market town adjoining the castle and St Martin's during the 12th century. The new town of Chipping Ongar became a separate parish, after which there were two parishes called Ongar: High Ongar and Chipping Ongar. The territory ceded to the new Chipping Ongar parish was modest, only covering 511 acres immediately around the castle and town, whereas High Ongar parish retained 4520 acres covering an extensive rural area. ]] St Martin's Church dates back to the late 11th century and shows signs of Norman work. A small window in…
Visiting
YouTube personality Lewis Brindley, of The Yogscast, was born in Chipping Ongar, in 1983. Wally Hope, experimental philosopher and free festival organiser died at the home of family members in Chipping Ongar on 3 September 1975. The headquarters of the minor political party the English Democrats is located here.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7030, 0.2440
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Ongar
- Postcode
- CM5 9DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Chipping Ongar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Ongar Bell Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Chipping Ongar town sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
St Martin's Church, Chipping Ongar
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Ongar Castle
Literary houses · 0.3 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.7 km
Ongar railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.7 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.7 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.9 km
Greensted
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Greensted Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Greensted Church
Historic churches · 1.3 km
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Epping Ongar Railway
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chipping Ongar?
- Chipping Ongar is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM5 9DX), in the parish of Ongar.
- What is Chipping Ongar?
- Chipping Ongar — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chipping Ongar?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM5 9DX.
- Does Chipping Ongar charge admission?
- Chipping Ongar typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Chipping Ongar?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM5 9DX.