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Revision as of 22:43, 6 December 2008 by MarcGarver (talk | contribs) (→Religious sites: of not on - spl.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Human settlement in EnglandLangford is a village on the Dengie peninsula close to Maldon in the English county of Essex. It is part of the Wickham Bishops and Woodham ward of the Maldon district.
It's name is derived from "long ford", referring to the crossing of the River Blackwater that the village grew up around.
History
Langford is recorded in the Domesday Book as Lagheforda.
Langford was a possession of Beeleigh Abbey until 6 June 1536 when during the dissolution of the monasteries, King Henry VIII removed the property from the abbey's ownership. The Langford and Ulting railway station on the Witham-Maldon branch line was open from 1848 until 1964 when it was closed as part of the Beeching closures.
Religious sites
The local parish church is St. Giles. The exact age of the church is not known, but it is generally considered to be of Norman construction. The church was restored in 1881.
Landmarks
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The Museum of Power is located in the former Southend Waterworks Langford Pumping Station. The museum also has a miniature railway, which offers passenger rides.
References
- "Maldon District Council, official site". Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- "The Church of St Giles, Langford - official site". Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- "The Museum of Power Official site". Retrieved 2008-12-06.
External links
| The towns and villages of the Maldon district, Essex, England | ||
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| Maldon is the seat of the Maldon district List of places in Essex | ||