Little Easton
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Little Easton is a small village in Essex
, England, which dates from the 12th century. The village has a population of just a few hundred people, one pub
, "The Stag", and one church. The village of Great Easton
lies one mile (1.6km) to the north.
Little Easton is recorded in the Domesday Book
in 1086 as Estaines Parva.
During the second world war the US Air Force created an airfield at nearby Easton Lodge
, which was the base of the 386th Bomb Group (Marauders) of the 9th AF USAAF. Although the airfield has long been transformed back into fields, the outline of the airport can still be seen from the air, as can be witnessed through Google Earth, just to the right of the current Stansted Airport.
Easton Lodge itself was built in 1597 by Henry Maynard
, to replace a medieval manor house which was situated by the church. Most of the original house has been destroyed over the years by fires, but there is a project underway to restore the gardens. Easton Lodge was the home of Frances Evelyn Maynard
(1861-1938), also known as Daisy, who became Countess of Warwick and a noted 'champagne socialist'. The Lodge gave its name to a railway station on the now-closed line between Braintree
and Bishops Stortford. There is also an impressive Manor house in the village, which is not open to the public, although there are several ornamental lakes which are open to the public and can be used for recreation, including fishing.
The village's parish church is St Mary the Virgin. Mike Reid
, the actor and comedian, was buried in the churchyard following his death on 29 July 2007.ttp://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://image1.findagrave.com/photos250/photos/2008/228/29069563_121892756877.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi%3Fpage%3Dgr%26GRid%3D29069563&usg=__prqwHOv2017gVQO4PFrKdAxLCkg=&h=333&w=250&sz=37&hl=en&start=5&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=1MLwsDStcqljdM:&tbnh=119&tbnw=89&prev=/images%3Fq%3DMike%2BReid%2Bgrave%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1R2GGIE_en-GB%26tbs%3Disch:1]
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, England, which dates from the 12th century. The village has a population of just a few hundred people, one pub
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
, "The Stag", and one church. The village of Great Easton
Great Easton, Essex
Great Easton is a village and civil parish north of Great Dunmow in Essex.In the grounds of Easton Hall are the earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle.-External links:...
lies one mile (1.6km) to the north.
Little Easton is recorded in the Domesday Book
Domesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
in 1086 as Estaines Parva.
During the second world war the US Air Force created an airfield at nearby Easton Lodge
Easton Lodge
Easton Lodge was a Victorian Gothic style stately home to the west of Great Dunmow, Essex in England. Once famous for its weekend society gatherings frequented by the Prince of Wales , it was one of many country houses destroyed during the 20th century...
, which was the base of the 386th Bomb Group (Marauders) of the 9th AF USAAF. Although the airfield has long been transformed back into fields, the outline of the airport can still be seen from the air, as can be witnessed through Google Earth, just to the right of the current Stansted Airport.
Easton Lodge itself was built in 1597 by Henry Maynard
Henry Maynard
Sir Henry Maynard was an English politician and secretary to Lord Burghley, and became a substantial landowner.-Origins:...
, to replace a medieval manor house which was situated by the church. Most of the original house has been destroyed over the years by fires, but there is a project underway to restore the gardens. Easton Lodge was the home of Frances Evelyn Maynard
Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick
Frances Evelyn "Daisy" Greville, Countess of Warwick was a society beauty, and mistress to King Edward VII.-Family:...
(1861-1938), also known as Daisy, who became Countess of Warwick and a noted 'champagne socialist'. The Lodge gave its name to a railway station on the now-closed line between Braintree
Braintree railway station
Braintree railway station is owned by Network Rail and managed by train operating company National Express East Anglia. Most trains run direct to London Liverpool Street, joining the Great Eastern Main Line at Witham...
and Bishops Stortford. There is also an impressive Manor house in the village, which is not open to the public, although there are several ornamental lakes which are open to the public and can be used for recreation, including fishing.
The village's parish church is St Mary the Virgin. Mike Reid
Mike Reid
Michael or Mike Reid may refer to:*Mike Reid , English comedian and actor, best known for his role as Frank Butcher in the BBC soap opera EastEnders*Mike Reid , American golfer...
, the actor and comedian, was buried in the churchyard following his death on 29 July 2007.ttp://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://image1.findagrave.com/photos250/photos/2008/228/29069563_121892756877.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi%3Fpage%3Dgr%26GRid%3D29069563&usg=__prqwHOv2017gVQO4PFrKdAxLCkg=&h=333&w=250&sz=37&hl=en&start=5&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=1MLwsDStcqljdM:&tbnh=119&tbnw=89&prev=/images%3Fq%3DMike%2BReid%2Bgrave%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1R2GGIE_en-GB%26tbs%3Disch:1]