Latchingdon

Latchingdon
The village sign at Latchingdon the street in the background is Bucannan Way.
Latchingdon  Latchingdon shown within Essex
Population	1,241 (2011)[1]
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

Coordinates: 51°40′17″N 0°43′34″E / 51.671278°N 0.726128°E

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.

Churches

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 Christchurch was built in the centre of the village and it was de-consecrated in 1976.

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

Latchingdon and Snoreham Poor

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

Parish Council

Latchingdon Parish Council meets monthly at Latchingdon village hall.

References

1. "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 21 September 2015.

External links

• Latchingdon Residents Association
• Information and pictures of Latchingdon village
• History of Latchingdon