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Great Henny

Parish in Braintree, Essex, England

Coordinates:52.008, 0.724
OS grid ref:TL 87 37
Dialling code: 01787 (Sudbury)

Great Henny is a small, rural parish in the district of Braintree, in Essex, England. It sits amid rolling arable countryside and hedgerows and is made up of scattered hamlets and farmsteads rather than a single high street, giving the area a quietly agricultural, low‑density feel.

There are visible layers of history in the parish - a medieval parish church and several listed timber‑framed cottages and farm buildings - and the local economy remains largely farming‑based with a number of residents commuting to nearby towns. Social life is typically modest and close‑knit, centred on parish meetings and occasional community events, and the tranquillity and rural scenery make it a draw for walkers and anyone interested in traditional Essex villages.

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Transport links

  • Airport Stansted Airport 22.5 miles36.2 km
  • Airport London Southend Airport 30.2 miles48.6 km
  • Railway station Sudbury Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
  • Railway station Bures Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
  • Bus station Bus Station 2.1 miles3.3 km

Local points of interest

  • East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Marks Hall Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
  • Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • Cressing Road Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
  • Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 11.3 miles18.2 km
  • University of Essex University 13.2 miles21.2 km
  • Berechurch Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
  • Dines Hall Country house 14.4 miles23.2 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14.6 miles23.6 km
  • Ickworth House Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Tilty Abbey Historic site 18.2 miles29.3 km