Towns & cities · East of England
Moreton
Moreton — village in Essex, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Moreton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 321 people. Address: CM5. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7428°, 0.2188°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Moreton is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. It is located 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Chipping Ongar. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 431.
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Background
History
The village lies at a bridging point on the stream of Cripsey Brook, a tributary of the River Roding. A Roman road from Great Dunmow to London crossed the stream here. The modern bridge is a brick structure built in the 18th century. There is no modern road, at this point, following the route of the Roman road out of the village, but the old road's route can be followed at Tawney Common a few miles to the south-west. Modern Moreton remains at the convergence of various minor roads, however, which link to Fyfield, to the east, Bobbingworth to the south, High Laver to the west and Matching to the north. Where the roads meet there remain several substantial village houses from the late…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7428, 0.2188
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Moreton
- Postcode
- CM5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Population
- 321
- Nearest railway station
- Ongar — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1017049 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Moreton, Essex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Moreton Panorama.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Moreton is a village in Essex, located in the London region, with a population of 321. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 321
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Moreton
4 attractions within 12 km.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
John Locke
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📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Moreton Bridge
Moreton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Lakeview Caravan Park
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Lakeview Caravan Park
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📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Moreton Bridge
Moreton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
John Locke
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📷 5📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Shelley Hall
Shelley Hall — house in Ongar, Epping Forest, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Moreton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Lakeview Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Fern Hill Caravan Park
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📷 5📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Ongar Bell Public House
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Forester's Arms, Public House
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The Rainbow And Dove Public House
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The Bell Public House
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The Queen's Head Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moreton?
- Moreton is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM5), in the parish of Moreton.
- What is Moreton?
- Moreton — village in Essex, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moreton?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM5.
- Is Moreton free to visit?
- Yes, Moreton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moreton?
- The nearest railway station is Ongar, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM5.