Parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.97, 0.139 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 47 32 |
| Population: | 882 |
| Dialling code: | 01799 (Saffron Walden) |
Clavering is a village and civil parish in the district of Uttlesford, in north‑west Essex, England, lying close to the Hertfordshire border and within easy reach of Saffron Walden and Bishop's Stortford. Set in gently rolling agricultural countryside, the village keeps a compact, rural feel with timber‑framed and thatched cottages, a village green and local amenities such as a pub, hall and primary school.
Clavering has a long history - recorded in medieval sources and marked by a surviving motte‑and‑bailey earthwork and an old parish church - so it combines historic charm with an active community life (fetes and clubs are common). Economically it remains rooted in agriculture and small local businesses, though many residents commute to nearby towns or London, giving it a mix of traditional village character and commuter ties.
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