Latchingdon

Latchingdon
The village sign at Latchingdon the street in the background is Bucannan Way.
Latchingdon
Latchingdon shown within Essex
Population	1,241 (2011)
OS grid reference	TL885005
District	Maldon
Shire county	Essex
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Chelmsford
Postcode district	CM3 6
Dialling code	01621
Police	Essex
Fire	Essex
Ambulance	East of England
EU Parliament	East of England
UK Parliament	Maldon and East Chelmsford
List of places UK England Essex 51°40′17″N 0°43′34″E / 51.671278°N 0.726128°E / 51.671278; 0.726128Coordinates: 51°40′17″N 0°43′34″E / 51.671278°N 0.726128°E / 51.671278; 0.726128

Latchingdon is a village situated in Essex, England. It is situated near the city of Chelmsford.

Originally called Latchingdon & Snoreham

Established: 1042AD as "Laecedune"

A small village but with some good local amenities such as a Used Car Sales (C&L Cars), Petrol Station (with shop), Happy Shopper, Newsagents and a Chinese.

Current Church: Christ Church, built in 1857, and featuring an Essex Bell-cote.

St Michael's Church was built in 1618, but its use was limited once Christ Church was built in the centre of the village, and it was deconsecrated in 1976.

A Congregational Church was also built in the village, but it closed and is now a private house.

Under the Poor Law of 1834, Latchingdon and Snoreham became part of the Maldon Union.

Latchingdon Parish Council meets monthly at Latchingdon village hall.

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