Ingatestone

Ingatestone is a village in Brentwood borough of Essex, England, with a population of about 5000 people, counting those who live in the adjoining village of Fryerning.

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Village - Brentwood - Essex - England - Fryerning

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Lying on the Essex Great Road (now the A12), Ingatestone was a day's journey from London on horseback or in a coach, and thus had many inns that catered to travellers between London and Colchester. The Anglican church dates from the 11th century, but was later rebuilt. There are many other old buildings, including Ingatestone Hall, the home of the Petre family, which can be visited by tourists.

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A12 - London - Colchester - Anglican - Church - 11th century - Ingatestone Hall - Petre

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The name Ingatestone means "manor at the stone" and refers to a mile stone placed there in Roman times. This remains split into three stones, one by the west door of the church and one each side of the entrance to Fryerning Lane.

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There are three schools - infants, junior and secondary.

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There are four churches - Anglican, Catholic, Elim Pentacostal, and United Reformed Church (URC)

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Anglican - Catholic - Elim Pentacostal - United Reformed Church

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The village, together with its northern neighbour Fryerning, is governed by Ingatestone and Fryerning Parish Council

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