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Great Bardfield |
The Historic village of Great Bardfield dates back to at least the 11th century and possibly earlier. Once famous for its annual horse fair, which ran from 1292 until the outbreak of the Great War, the village was famous for the group of Bardfield artists who moved here. Thousands of visitors used to attend the annual Open House Exhibitions of such artists as Rotherstein, Bawden and Ravilious. |
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Within easy distance of London and Stansted airport, although well of the flight path, the village is graced with numerous timber-framed buildings, the earliest dating back to the 13th century. There are some 50 listed buildings. |
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The small, thriving and friendly village has an excellent local shop which sells most provisions including freshly baked bread, a butcher selling locally reared meat as well as two pubs which serve a wide menu. The local church, St Mary's, has one of only two stone Rood screens in the country and there is even a local vineyard which conduct tours and offer the chance to buy award-winning wines. |
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Surrounding this farming village are scores of public footpaths and bridal ways, most through open unspoilt countryside that has been farmed for hundreds of years. |
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Great Bardfield is within walking distance of Finchingfield, described as one of the most attractive villages in England. It is also an ideal base to explore te hidden countryside of rural Essex, or further afield. The ancient Flitch town of Great Dunmow is seven miles away. The university town of Cambridge a 30 minute drive. |
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