Chickney
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| Area | 2.887 km2 (1.115 sq mi) |
| Population | 44 (Parish, 2021)[1] |
| • Density | 15/km2 (39/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Dunmow |
| Postcode district | CM6 |
Chickney is a village and civil parish near Broxted and southwest of Thaxted, in Uttlesford, Essex, England.[2][3] The parish borders Broxted, Debden, Henham and Thaxted.[4] At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 44. Due to its small size, Chickney has a parish meeting which can be attended by all residents rather than an elected parish council.[5]
Landmarks
[edit | edit source]There are 10 listed buildings in the parish.[6] Chickney has a church called St Mary's Church[7] which is Grade I listed and is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.[8] Sibleys railway station in the parish closed in 1953.[9]
History
[edit | edit source]The name origin of Chickney is uncertain. It could mean 'Chicken Island' or possibly, 'Cicca's Island'.[10] Chickney was recorded in the Domesday Book as Cicchenai.[11]
See also
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External links
[edit | edit source]- https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL5728
- http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/chickney/historyofchickney.html
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