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Brentwood, Essex history
Etymology
The name was assumed by some in the 1700s to derive from a corruption of the words ‘burnt’ and ‘wood’ Burntwood was still visible on some 18th-century maps . However, brent was the middle English for “burnt”
Early history
Bronze Age axe has been found in Brentwood and there are clear signs of an entrenched encampment in Weald Country Park . It is believed that despite the Roman road between London and Colchester passing through the town, the Saxons were the earliest settlers of the area .
Modern history
Brentwood originated as an ancient parish of 460 acres (1.86 km) In 1891 the population was 4,949 . In 1899 the parish was removed from the Billericay Rural District of Essex . In 1934 the parish and district were enlarged by gaining Hutton, Ingrave and South Weald . The district was abolished in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 . Brentwood gained borough status in 1993 .
Military history
The local common was used as a military camp in 1742, and became a permanent feature as Warley Barracks in 1804 . It also had strategic importance during the time of the Spanish Armada – it was a meeting place for contingents from eight eastern and midland counties .
Today
Shenfield Common is less than one mile from town centre shops . The town is increasingly suburban, but has a very rural feel, with trees, fields and open spaces around the town .
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