Barling, Essex

Barling, Essex

infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Barling
latitude= 51.5722
longitude= 0.7849
os_grid_reference= TQ930895
population = 1657 (2001)
civil_parish= Barling Magna
shire_district= Rochford
shire_county = Essex
region= East of England
constituency_westminster= Rochford & Southend East
post_town= SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
postcode_district=SS3
postcode_area=SS
dial_code= 01702

Barling (or Barling Magna) is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located approximately 6 km (4 miles) northeast of Southend-on-Sea and is 29 km (18 miles) southeast from the county town of Chelmsford. The village is in the district of Rochford and in the parliamentary constituency of Rochford & Southend East. There is a Parish Council of Barling Magna. [cite web |url=http://www.rochford.gov.uk/rochforddcinternet/main.asp?page=582 |title=Parish Councils List Of Parish Clerks |accessdate=2007-01-25 |format=HTML |work=www.rochford.gov.uk ]

The rural parish, formally known as Barling Magna, also includes the hamlets of Little Wakering and Stonebridge, and had a population of 1,657 according to the 2001 census.Fact|date=February 2007

The word "Barling" is said to derive from two Saxon words "ban", a boar, and "ing", a meadow.

Barling is by Potten Creek, a tributary to the River Roach.

In its agricultural setting, Barling village is mainly situated along Little Wakering Road, Church Road and Barling Road. Where these roads meet is the village duck pond.

Little Wakering

In the adjoining village of Little Wakering stands a terrace of 17th century dormer cottages. Opposite is the church, dating from the 11th century, but largely rebuilt by John De Wakering, Bishop of Norwich.Fact|date=February 2007 In the tower are displayed the Royal Arms of George III who visited in 1769.Fact|date=February 2007

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