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Chipping Ongar, Essex

Chipping Ongar is a small market town, lying on the Cripsey Brook in Essex. Ongar Castle is a late 11th- or early 12th-century motte and bailey castle of which only the earthworks and a single block of masonry survive. St Martin's Church dates back to the late 11th century. Chipping Ongar was laid out as a new market town adjoining the castle and St Martin's during the 12th century. The town is within the council area of Epping Forest (Essex).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.704843,0.24555
Grid Reference: TL 5526 0306
Civil Parish: Ongar CP
Council Area: Epping Forest CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA

GBPN ID: 9211
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chipping_Ongar,_Essex_9211

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