- Lawford
infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 51.940
longitude= 1.045
official_name= Lawford
population =
shire_district=Tendring
shire_county =Essex
region= East of England
constituency_westminster= North Essex
post_town=Manningtree |postcode_district = CO11
postcode_area= CO |dial_code= 01206
os_grid_reference= TM086310Lawford is a large village in the
Tendring district of northeastEssex . It is around 10 miles northeast ofColchester and west of, and contiguous withManningtree .Mistley merges with the East side of Manningtree.The first female Rector of the village church, St Mary's (CofE) is the Rev. Pat C.M. Prestney. She is known for writing and staging plays with the Church youth. The only pub is the King's Arms.
The Leftley Housing estate, situated towards the east of the village, is a typical 1960s development of mainly semi-detached houses and bungalows. At the south west tip of the estate is Lawford Service Station. This was formally known as Cooksons Garage and at one time featured a separate general store now converted into a private dwelling.
External links
* [http://www.manningtree.essex.sch.uk Manningtree High School]
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