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Pitsea, Essex

Pitsea is a former village that is now an urban area in Basildon, Essex. It is recorded as 'Piceseia' in Domesday. It was one of four existing villages incorporated into the post-war new town of Basildon. The tower of the 13th-century church of St Michael, situated on Pitsea Mount, is a prominent landmark. The area is within the council area of Basildon (Essex).

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.564902,0.505981
Grid Reference: TQ 7378 8809
Council Area: Basildon CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA

GBPN ID: 36008
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Pitsea,_Essex_36008

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