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Greensted
Greensted — village in Essex, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Greensted, the nearest railway station is Ongar, located 1.3 km away. Entry to the area is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CM5 9LB.
About
Greensted is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7030°, 0.2270°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Greensted is a small village in the civil parish of Ongar, in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England. It was formerly a separate civil parish, but was merged into Ongar in 1965. It remains an ecclesiastical parish under the name Greensted-juxta-Ongar. The small settlement of Greensted itself is on Greensted Road, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) to the west of Chipping Ongar; a little further west is Greensted Green. Greensted Church is reputedly one of the oldest surviving wooden churches in the world, dating back to Saxon times.
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Background
History
Greensted was an ancient parish in the Ongar Hundred of Essex. The main settlement in the parish was at Greensted Green to the west. The small settlement of Greensted itself was essentially a manorial complex comprising the medieval manor house of Greensted Hall, the adjoining parish church, and a couple of other houses. The parish also included at its eastern end part of the town of Chipping Ongar. A church is known to have existed at Greensted from Saxon times. Archaeological excavations under the current church have found evidence of earlier timber buildings from the 6th and 7th centuries. The body of Edmund the Martyr, King of East Anglia, reputedly rested in the church in 1013 whilst…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7030, 0.2270
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Ongar
- Postcode
- CM5 9LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1014681 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Greensted (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Greensted Church with snow.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Greensted Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Greensted Hall
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Greensted
Villages · 0.8 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.9 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 0.9 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 1.0 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 1.1 km
Chipping Ongar
Castles · 1.2 km
Epping Ongar Railway
Heritage railways · 1.2 km
The Ongar Bell Public House
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Ongar railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.3 km
Chipping Ongar town sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Greensted is a village located in Essex, within the London region. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
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Things to see in Greensted
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Epping Ongar Railway
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Epping Ongar Railway
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Epping Ongar Railway
Epping Ongar Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Epping Ongar Railway
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Greensted Church
Greensted Church — church in Greensted, Essex, England, UK.
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St Martin's Church, Chipping Ongar
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Ongar railway station
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Chipping Ongar town sign
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The Woodman Public House
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Epping Ongar Railway
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Forester's Arms, Public House
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The Ongar Bell Public House
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Greensted Church
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Epping Ongar Railway
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Epping Ongar Railway
Epping Ongar Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · London
Epping Ongar Railway
Epping Ongar Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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The Ongar Bell Public House
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Forester's Arms, Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greensted?
- Greensted is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM5 9LB), in the parish of Ongar.
- What is Greensted?
- Greensted — village in Essex, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greensted?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM5 9LB.
- Is Greensted free to visit?
- Yes, Greensted is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greensted?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM5 9LB.