North Fambridge

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North Fambridge
Essex
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A view of North Fambridge
Location
Grid reference: TQ852972
Location: 51°38’31"N, 0°40’30"E
Data
Population: 835  (2011[1])
Post town: Chelmsford
Postcode: CM3
Dialling code: 01621
Local Government
Council: Maldon
Parliamentary
constituency:
Maldon

North Fambridge is a village and parish on the Dengie peninsula 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.

Adjoining the village is Blue House Farm, a 605-acre 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

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