Villages · East of England
Great Wigborough
In or near Great Wigborough.
Great Wigborough — a village in england east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey · 9.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Wigborough is a village located in the East of England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional English architecture. The village maintains a quiet atmosphere, typical of the region, and features local amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike. Its location offers a glimpse into the English countryside lifestyle.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8030, 0.8384
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Great and Little Wigborough
- Postcode
- CO5 7RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey — 9.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647993 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Wigborough?
- Great Wigborough is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 7RS), in the parish of Great and Little Wigborough.
- What is Great Wigborough?
- Great Wigborough — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Great Wigborough?
- The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 7RS.
- Is Great Wigborough a protected site?
- Yes — Great Wigborough is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4) Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Great Wigborough?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 7RS. It sits within the Witham parliamentary constituency.