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Abridge is a small town in the Epping Forest district of Essex. It is part of the civil parish of Lambourne. It takes its name from the brick bridge over the River Roding situated just to the north of the modern centre, on the road to Theydon Bois.
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Abridge lies on the historically important coaching route between London and Chipping Ongar and has been an important crossing point of the River Roding for many centuries. The boundary of the Conservation Area includes the historic core of the village which is evident on the Chapman and Andre Map of 1777.
Listed buildings include the Blue Boar Inn (early 19th century), the group of medieval buildings that form the Roding Restaurant, the 18th century house immediately north east of the restaurant, Roding House (late medieval) and River Cottage in Ongar Road, and The Maltsters Arms (18th century).
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- Alan Curbishley - Former Charlton Athletic Football Club manager (1991-2006)
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