Towns & cities · East of England
Takeley
Takeley — village in Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stansted Airport · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Takeley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,308 people. Address: CM22. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8680°, 0.2660°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Takeley is a village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It lies 4 miles (6 km) east of Bishop's Stortford, its post town, which is over the county boundary in Hertfordshire. The parish includes part of London Stansted Airport within its boundaries.
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Background
History
A number of theories have arisen over the origin of the village's name. One believes the village's name was a corruption from the "Teg-Ley" of sheep clearing. Another theory is that Takeley is derived from the Saxon lord Taecca, who owned land in Essex and Oxfordshire, the latter of which has a village named Tackley. In more recent times, Takeley is thought to have derived from "settlement next to open forest" in reference to the Forest of Essex. When Takeley was first recorded by the Normans in 1086–87 its boundaries were approximately 8 miles (13 km) in length, with a total area of 3,000 acres (12 km<sup>2</sup>). Takeley parish church, dating from the 12th century, is dedicated to the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8680, 0.2660
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Takeley
- Postcode
- CM22
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Population
- 2,308
- Nearest railway station
- Stansted Airport — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1825566 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Takeley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Holy Trinity Church - geograph.org.uk - 1191209.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Takeley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Lion And Lamb Public House
Historic pubs · 1.7 km
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Hotels · 2.2 km
Fisherman's shelter
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Shell House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Portingbury Hills
Archaeological sites · 2.9 km
Waltham Hall
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
The Peace Oak
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Little Canfield
Villages · 3.2 km
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.4 km
Novotel Stansted Airport
Hotels · 3.9 km
Bury Lodge Hotel
Hotels · 4.0 km
Takeley is a village in Essex, located in the London region, with a population of 2,308. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,308
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- North West Essex
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Things to see in Takeley
13 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Takeley →
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial
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Shell House
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Takeley War Memorial
Takeley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Waltham Hall
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Fisherman's shelter
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The Peace Oak
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📷 5Castles · East of England
Great Canfield Castle
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
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📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Great Canfield Castle
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Lion And Lamb Public House
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Takeley War Memorial
Takeley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Lion And Lamb Public House
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Fisherman's shelter
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Shell House
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📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Portingbury Hills
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Where to eat & stay near Takeley
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Novotel Stansted Airport
Novotel Stansted Airport — a hotel in england london.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Bury Lodge Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Tall Trees Caravan Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Lion And Lamb Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Robin Hood Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Takeley?
- Takeley is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM22), in the parish of Takeley.
- What is Takeley?
- Takeley — village in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Takeley?
- The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM22.
- Is Takeley free to visit?
- Yes, Takeley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Takeley?
- The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM22.