Towns & cities · East of England
Writtle
Writtle — village and suburb of Chelmsford, Essex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Writtle, the nearest railway station is Chelmsford, located 3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Writtle is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,328 people. Address: CM1. Wikidata describes it as: "village and suburb of Chelmsford, Essex, England". Coordinates: 51.7290°, 0.4270°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Writtle is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It lies 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the centre of Chelmsford. It has a traditional village green complete with duck pond and a Norman church, and was once described as "one of the loveliest villages in England, with a ravishing variety of ancient cottages". The village is now home to Writtle University College, one of the UK's oldest and largest land-based colleges and a partner institution of the University of Essex, the grounds of which once housed a Royal hunting lodge, later the possession of the De Brus and De Bohun families. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 5,328. Writtle is sometimes claimed to be the birthplace of Robert the Bruce, as well as his father Robert de Brus, 6th Lord of Annandale. The claim is contested, but both men are known to have owned the manor of Writtle. From 1996 until 2017 Writtle hosted the annual southern V Festival within the grounds of Sir John Comyn's Hylands Park.
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Background
History
The Romans were present in Writtle shortly after the Roman conquest by Claudius, but the presence of a metalled road, numerous archaeological finds and the ease with which the river can be forded in Writtle are still not significant enough evidence to suggest that Writtle, rather than Chelmsford, was the site of the Roman town of Caesaromagus, as suggested by the Essex historian Philip Morant (et al). The place-name 'Writtle' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Writelam. It appears in a charter circa 1136 as Writela. This was originally the name of the River Wid, as attested in an Anglo-Saxon charter of 692 where the river appears as Writolaburna. This name…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7290, 0.4270
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Writtle
- Postcode
- CM1
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Population
- 5,328
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1013057 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Writtle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aubyns, Writtle, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 2440653.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cricketers 38 The Green
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Writtle Village sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Conduit
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
e2v 60-Year Commemoration Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Charles Pertwee
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Hylands House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Chelmsford Minature Railway
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Florence Attridge
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Hobart Close Kangaroo
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
Sevastopol Cannon
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Footbridge over River Can
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
National K9 Police Dog Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Writtle is a village located in Essex, within the London region, with a population of 5,328. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,328
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- North West Essex
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Writtle
3 attractions within 12 km.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Hylands House
Hylands House — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Writtle Village sign
Writtle Village sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cricketers 38 The Green
Cricketers 38 The Green — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cricketers 38 The Green
Cricketers 38 The Green — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Writtle Village sign
Writtle Village sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Conduit
Conduit — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
e2v 60-Year Commemoration Sculpture
e2v 60-Year Commemoration Sculpture — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Charles Pertwee
Charles Pertwee — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Hylands House
Hylands House — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Writtle
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Skreens Park Activity Centre
Skreens Park Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Courts Campsite
The Courts Campsite — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor
The Anchor — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Star & Garter
The Star & Garter — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Bay Horse
The Bay Horse — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Nags Head
The Nags Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Tulip
The Tulip — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Angel
The Angel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Writtle?
- Writtle is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM1), in the parish of Writtle.
- What is Writtle?
- Writtle — village and suburb of Chelmsford, Essex, England.
- How do I get to Writtle?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM1.
- Is Writtle free to visit?
- Yes, Writtle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Writtle?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM1.