Towns & cities · East of England
Little Burstead
Little Burstead — village and civil parish in Essex, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laindon · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Burstead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 395 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5667°, 0.4000°.
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Official information
Little Burstead is a parish council that meets bi-monthly to discuss local matters. Residents and press are welcome to attend these meetings, which are held at the Village Hall.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Langdon Ridge SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Little Burstead is a village and civil parish in the Basildon borough of Essex, England. It lies 1.5 miles (2 km) south of Billericay, its post town, and 3 miles (5 km) north-west of the centre of Basildon. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 419.
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Background
History
The name Burstead is Old English and means a fortified place. The Domesday Book of 1086 lists two estates or manors at a vill called Burghesteda in the Barstable Hundred of Essex. The book does not otherwise distinguish between the manors, but historians have deduced that the manor held by Odo of Bayeux was Great Burstead, and the manor held by the Bishop of London was Little Burstead. The Bishop of London's manor at that time had nine households and was reported to have been held by a Godwin of Benfield prior to the Norman Conquest of 1066. A church, dedicated to St Mary, was built at Little Burstead in the 12th century, and the manor of Little Burstead came to be a parish. In the 19th…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5667, 0.4000
- County
- Essex
- District
- Basildon
- Parish
- Basildon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS16 6EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
- Phone
- 07758 255621
- Population
- 395
- Nearest railway station
- Laindon — 1.6 km
- Official site
- e-voice.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q925582 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Little Burstead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary the Virgin, Little Burstead - geograph.org.uk - 3437086.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Langdon Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.7 km
Dunton Plotlands
Museums · 0.7 km
Langdon Hills
Villages · 1.6 km
Laindon
Villages · 1.8 km
Henry Ford
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Langdon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Beatrix Potter
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
The Snake and Mouse Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
William Langdon Woodward/Poacher Woodsman
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Horndon Meadow
Wildlife reserves · 3.0 km
East Horndon
Villages · 3.1 km
All Saints Church, East Horndon
Historic churches · 3.2 km
Little Burstead is a village located in Essex, within the London region, with a population of 395. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 395
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Little Burstead
113 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Little Burstead →
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Thorndon Park
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All Saints Church, East Horndon
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Church of St Mary Magdalene, North Ockendon
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Cranham Brickfields
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St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley
St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley — church in Great Warley, Essex, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · London
Thames Chase
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Thorndon Park Chapel
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📷 5Cemeteries · London
Woodman Road Cemetery
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Thames Chase Visitor Centre
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The Gruffalo Trail
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Site of St. Nicolas's Church
Site of St. Nicolas's Church — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Site of St. Nicholas' Church
Site of St. Nicholas' Church — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Site of Old Thorndon Hall
Site of Old Thorndon Hall — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
Snake Statue
Snake Statue — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
Gruffalo's Child
Gruffalo's Child — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
Monks Farm Crocodile
Monks Farm Crocodile — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · London
Borough of Brentwood
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📷 5Chapels · London
North Ockendon
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📷 5Vineyards · London
Fouchers
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Langdon Nature Reserve
Langdon Nature Reserve — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Dunton Plotlands
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Henry Ford
Henry Ford — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East of England
Langdon Hill
Langdon Hill — a hill or mountain in england london.
Where to eat & stay near Little Burstead
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · London
Thriftwood Scout Camp
Thriftwood Scout Camp — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Hotels · London
The Marygreen Manor Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Condovers Scout Activity Centre
Condovers Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Dog Public House
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Boars Head Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Five Bells
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Greyhound Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Burstead?
- Little Burstead is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode SS16 6EE), in the parish of Basildon, unparished area.
- What is Little Burstead?
- Little Burstead — village and civil parish in Essex, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Burstead?
- The nearest railway station is Laindon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS16 6EE.
- Is Little Burstead a protected site?
- Yes — Little Burstead is part of the Langdon Ridge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Little Burstead free to visit?
- Yes, Little Burstead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Burstead?
- The nearest railway station is Laindon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS16 6EE.