Towns & cities · East of England
Lindsell
Lindsell — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lindsell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 220 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9167°, 0.3833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lindsell is a village and civil parish in the district of Uttlesford in the county of Essex, England. Nearby settlements include the parish hamlets of Holder's Green and Bustard Green. The parish church is dedicated to St Mary The Virgin. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 259.
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Background
History
Lindsell's length of history as an inhabited place is shown by Roman brick in the foundations of St Mary's church. The settlement's name means "Huts among the lime trees." However, further historical names include "Templars", which was named by John le Templar in 1313, and "Rakefairs", given by Robert Rekeviewer in 1381. The current name of the village had previous spellings such as 'Lyndesele', 'Lindeseles' and 'Lindezel.' In 1870, Lindsell was described as a village that stands on a small affluent of the river Chelmer, 3½ miles southeast of Thaxted, and 5 miles north-northeast of Dunmow Railway Station. According to the 2011 Census, Lindsell had a population of 260 people. Lindsell gives…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9167, 0.3833
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Lindsell
- Postcode
- CM6 3QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Population
- 220
- Nearest railway station
- Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q126588 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lindsell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary the Virgin church, Lindsell, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 160044.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Lindsell Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km

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Great Easton
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Stebbing War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.8 km

Tilty Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 4.0 km
Lindsell is a village in Essex, located in the London region, with a population of 220. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 220
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- North West Essex
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Things to see in Lindsell
2 attractions within 12 km.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Lindsell Village Sign
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Vineyards · East of England
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Lindsell Village Sign
Lindsell Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Stebbing
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Historic pubs · East of England
Greyhound Public House
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White Hart
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Where to eat & stay near Lindsell
Places to stay
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📷 3Caravan parks · East of England
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Caravan parks · East of England
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Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · East of England
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Historic pubs · East of England
White Hart
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Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lindsell?
- Lindsell is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM6 3QR), in the parish of Lindsell.
- What is Lindsell?
- Lindsell — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Lindsell?
- The nearest railway station is Main Terminal Building (Arrivals), about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM6 3QR.
- Is Lindsell free to visit?
- Yes, Lindsell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lindsell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM6 3QR. It sits within the North West Essex parliamentary constituency.