Alresford, Essex
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| Alresford | |
  Alresford shown within Essex |
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| Population | 2200 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Tendring |
| Shire county | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode district | CO7 |
| Dialling code | 01206 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | North Essex |
| List of places: UK • England • Essex | |
Alresford is a village in Essex, England. It is located 9 km (6 miles) southeast of Colchester and is 39 km (24 miles) northeast from the county town of Chelmsford. The village is in the district of Tendring and in the parliamentary constituency of North Essex. The local primary school is Alresford Primary School (~150 pupils, ages 4-11).
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[edit] Population
According to national census figures for April 2001, there were 2125 inhabitants in 842 households, with an almost even gender balance. The percentage of the population above the age of 45 is higher than the national average. [1]
[edit] Geography
The village, 9 km (6 miles) southeast of Colchester, lies above Alresford Creek, a tributary to the River Colne.
The village has Alresford railway station on the Colchester to Clacton Line, connecting the Alresford to the rail network that serves of the east of England. The rail service's operator is National Express East Anglia.
[edit] Culture
The village contains the ruins of an old Anglican church (St Peter's), built about 1300, by Anfred de Staunton, which burnt down in 1971,[2] replaced by the 1975 essex-barn style church of St Andrew. There is a thriving congregation of 70 with a children's and youth ministry. This is also used by local groups, including ballroom dancing, scramblers (for toddlers) and a luncheon-club for pensioners. The current Rector is Rev Christopher Harvey (since 2000) and the Associate Minister is Rev. David Deeny (since July 2006).
Close to the church is the Village Hall that is used for many other local activities including the local Scout Group, indoor bowling, weddings, and for elections. Behind the church and village hall is the recreation ground, with a children's playground and space for football pitches used by Alresford Colne Rangers F.C. who have a club house with changing rooms attached to the Village Hall.
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[edit] Neighbouring Wards/Towns/Features
| Northwest: Colchester | North: Elmstead Market | Northeast: Frating |
| West: Wivenhoe | Alresford | East: Great Bentley |
| Southwest: River Colne | South: Brightlingsea | Southeast: Thorrington |
