North Fambridge
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North Fambridge & South Fambridge
Essex. Fanbruge (1086) (DB), North Fambregg, Suthfambregg (1291). ‘Bridge by a fen or marsh’, or perhaps rather ‘causeway across a fen or marsh’. OE fenn + brycg.
| North Elmsall & South Elmsall, North Elkington & South Elkington, North Creake & South Creake | |
| North Foreland, North Hayling & South Hayling, North Hill & South Hill |
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North Fambridge
Coordinates: 51°38′31″N 0°40′30″E / 51.642°N 0.675°E
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 North Fambridge
North Fambridge shown within Essex |
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| Population | 600 + |
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| OS grid reference | TQ852972 |
| District | Maldon |
| Shire county | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Maldon |
| Postcode district | CM3 |
| Dialling code | 01621 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Maldon |
| List of places: UK • England • Essex | |
North Fambridge is a village and civil parish on the Dengie peninsula in the English county of Essex.
North Fambridge is on the north bank of the River Crouch opposite South Fambridge and is served by North Fambridge railway station on the Crouch Valley Line. Administratively, North Fambridge forms part of the ward of Purleigh in the district of Maldon.[1]
Adjoining the village is Blue House Farm, a 605-acre (2.45 km2) Site of Special Scientific Interest and nature reserve owned by the Essex Wildlife Trust.[2]
In the Domesday Book, North Fambridge was known as 'Fanbruge'.
North Fambridge is home to the Fambridge Yacht Haven Middle Distance Triathlon. The first event took place on 24 July 2011 and was the first Half Ironman Triathlon in Essex and the wider region.[3]
Local amenities
The local public house is The Ferry Boat Inn. The North Fambridge Yacht Club is based in the village.
Holy Trinity Church has been serving the community for at least 200 years.[4]
References
- ^ "North Fambridge at Maldon District Council". http://www.maldon.gov.uk/LocalDemocracy/ParishCouncils/North+Fambridge+Parish.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
- ^ "Blue House Farm at the Essex Wildlife Trust". http://www.essexwt.org.uk/sites/Blue%20House%20Farm.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
- ^ "Fambridge Yacht Haven Middle Distance Triathlon". http://www.dengieevents.co.uk/#/fambridge-yacht-haven-tri/4543261097. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
- ^ "Crouch Valley Churches: Holy Trinity, North Fambridge.". http://www.crouchvalleychurches.co.uk/c_fambridge.asp. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
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