Woodham Walter

Woodham Walter is a village about three miles west of Maldon in the English county of Essex. The village is part of the Wickham Bishops and Woodham ward of the Maldon district^[1].

History

The village was first recorded as "Wudeham" in c. 875. The name is derived from the old English words "wudu" (wood in modern English) and "ham" (home, or homestead). The modern name may derive from the Fitzwalter family who owned a moated manor house in the village for many generations. The house was demolished in the 17^th century by William Fytch^[2]

There is evidence of earlier settlement. A hoard of silver coins was found in the village, dated to c. 700^[3]. At Oak Farm in 1991 three gold and bronze torcs were discovered. They have been dated to c. 1000 BC.

The Domesday Book entry for Woodham Walter lists a population of 18.

Local amenities

There are three public houses, the Bell Inn, the Queen Victoria and The Cats. There is a Post Office and village shop on The Street.

Education

There is one school in the village, Woodham Walter Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. There are c. 75 students^[4]

Religious sites

The parish church is St Michael's. Thomas, Earl of Sussex, obtained a licence from Elizabeth I on 26 June 1562 to build the church and it was consecrated on 30 April 1564^[5]. It is constructued of red brick.

References

External links

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