- Alresford, Essex
infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Alresford
latitude= 51.8492
longitude= 1.0022
population= 2200
shire_district=Tendring
shire_county =Essex
region= East of England
constituency_westminster= North Essex
post_town= Colchester
postcode_district= CO7
postcode_area=CO
dial_code= 01206
os_grid_reference= TM069214Alresford is a
village inEssex ,England . It is located 9 km (6mile s) southeast ofColchester and is 39 km (24 miles) northeast from the county town ofChelmsford . The village is in the district ofTendring and in the parliamentary constituency of North Essex. The local primary school is Alresford Primary School (~150 pupils, ages 4-11).Population
According to national census figures for April 2001, there were 2125 inhabitants in 842 households, with an almost even gender balance. The percentage of the population above the age of 45 is higher than the national average. [ [http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadDatasetList.do?a=3&b=5946931&c=Alresford&d=14&e=15&g=446593&i=1001x1003x1004x1011&m=0&enc=1 National Statistics Online: statistics for Alresford] ]
Geography
The village, 9 km (6 miles) southeast of
Colchester , lies above Alresford Creek, a tributary to the River Colne.The village has Alresford railway station on the
Colchester to Clacton Line , connecting the Alresford to the rail network that serves of the east of England. The rail service's operator isNational Express East Anglia . Buses from Colchester are the 74 and 78 services.Culture
The village contains the ruins of an old Anglican church (St Peter's), built about 1300, by Anfred de Staunton, which burnt down in 1971, [ [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/
] ] replaced by the 1975 essex-barn style church of St Andrew. There is a thriving congregation of 70 adults with a children's and youth ministry. This is also used by local groups, including scramblers (for toddlers), Parish Council and Police liasion meetings and a luncheon-club for pensioners. The Associate Minister is Rev. David Deeny (since July 2006).
Close to the church is the Village Hall that is used for many other local activities including the local Scout Group, indoor bowling, weddings, and for elections. Behind the church and village hall is the recreation ground, with a children's playground and space for football pitches used by
Alresford Colne Rangers F.C. who have a club house with changing rooms attached to the Village Hall. There are also two bookable, flood-lit all-weather pitches.References
External links
* [http://www.essexchurches.info/church.asp?p=Alresford&ty=e http://www.essexchurches.info - Alresford Church on Essex Churches website]
ee also
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HMS Alresford Neighbouring Wards/Towns/Features
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