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Langford is a tiny hamlet situated between Hatfield Peverel and Heybridge on the B1019. It has been an agricultural village for centuries, but is perhaps more famous now for the Waterworks which was built in 1927 and more recently for its Museum of Power, which is housed in the old steam pumping station. The old mill in the centre of the village is now redundant. St. Giles the beautiful 11th Century church, is unique in England and rare in Europe in that it has a rounded western apse. Originally it had apses at both ends, but the eastern end either collapsed or was demolished in the 16th Century. It was heavily restored in 1882 when a north aisle with crypt below was built to house the remains of the Byron and Wescomb families. For more details on the church you can visit the St. Giles Langford web site. Langford used to have a 'great' house - Langford Grove - designed by John Johnson, who also designed the Shire Hall in Chelmsford, and Terling Place, which was the home of the Wescombs for many years. It was also the birthplace of John William Strutt, the scientist, who won the Nobel prize for his discovery of argon. Sadly the building fell into disrepair after it was commandeered by the army during World War II and was demolished in the 1950s. The only remaining 'big' house in the village is now Langford Hal, which is a beautiful rambling old house with a moated garden. Description by Irene Allen
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Attractions near Langford
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Maeldune Heritage Centre
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Maeldune Heritage Centre is the home of the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon. |
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall
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Nestled in the heart of rural Essex, Hyde Hall is an oasis of peace and tranquillity providing somewhere to watch the changing seasons and get closer to nature. |
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Layer Marney Tower
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Layer Marney Tower was built between 1515 and 1525 and is the tallest Tudor Gatehouse in the country. |
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Towns near Langford
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Heybridge Tourist Information
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Wickham Bishops Tourist Information
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Maldon Tourist Information
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