Arkesden
Arkesden is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located 4.3 miles (7 km) southwest of Saffron Walden, is around 6 miles from Bishop's Stortford in nearby Hertfordshire and is 22 miles (35 km) northwest from the county town of Chelmsford. The village is in the district of Uttlesford and the parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. The village has its own parish council.
| Arkesden | |
|---|---|
  Arkesden Location within Essex | |
| Population | 366 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TL482340 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Postcode district | CB11 |
| Dialling code | 01799 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 363, increasing slightly to 366 at the 2011 census.[1]
The village church is dedicated to St Mary the virgin. The village hall is on the church green next to Church Green Cottage. There is one public house, the Axe and Compasses.
The musician Steve Marriott died in a fire at his home at Arkesden in 1991.
See also
References
- "Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 26 September 2015.
External links
- St Mary's Church, Arkesden, Essex Churches
- Arkesden in the Domesday Book