Ashingdon

infobox UK place

country = England
official_name= Ashingdon
latitude= 51.6028

longitude= 0.6948

os_grid_reference= TQ867927
population = 3165 (2001)
civil_parish= Ashingdon
shire_district= Rochford
shire_county = Essex
region= East of England

constituency_westminster= Rayleigh
post_town= ROCHFORD
postcode_district= SS4
postcode_area=SS
dial_code= 01702

Ashingdon is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located about 4 km (2 miles) north-northwest of Rochford and is 21 km (13 miles) southeast from the county town of Chelmsford. The village lies within Rochford district and the parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh. There is a Parish Council. [cite web |url=http://www.rochford.gov.uk/rochforddcinternet/main.asp?page=582 |title=Parish Councils List Of Parish Clerks |accessdate=2007-01-25 |format=HTML |work=www.rochford.gov.uk ]

According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 3,165.Fact|date=February 2007

It was the site of the Battle of Ashingdon on 18 October 1016 and the church which lies on the hill was built 4 years after the battle (1020) by 'Canute the Great' of Denmark.

It is featured on a Weight Watchers advertisement in King George's Playing field.

References

External links

* [http://www.essexchurches.info/church.asp?p=Ashingdon&ty=e http://www.essexchurches.info - Ashingdon Church on Essex Churches website]
* [http://www.1st-ashingdon.co.uk/ 1st Ashingdon Scout Group]
* [http://www.bash.godsafe.net/bash/ Battle Of Assandun Commemoration]