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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Fryerning

  

Fryerning Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Fryerning

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Fryerning history

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Fryerning and nearby Ingatestone have always been closely entwined. The earliest surviving signs of there ancient past can be seen on the Fryerning Lane. Two large Sarsen Stones mark either side of the lane.

Saxon Period

The name Fryerning derives from the Saxon period, the syllable “ing” denoting possession, probably during the sixth century. neighbouring villages Margaretting, Mountnessing, & Ingrave.

Norman Period

After the Norman conquest, the “ings” or “gings” were divided up, Fryerning & Ingatestone were collectively known as Ging-at-the Stone. The Knights Hospitallers constructed a barn at North Hall Farm which survives to this day, the 13th century barn is comparable to the better preserved barn of Cressing Temple Wittam Essex.

Tudor Period

In 1540 the Knights Hospitallers were suppressed by Henry VIII when the Ging Hospital was transferred to Sir William Berners, the Royal auditor, the area then became known as Ging Berners. Later in the 16th century part of the area came into the possession of the De Vere family, Earls of Oxford.

Modern Period

In 1936 a Spanish Oak tree was planted on in the centre of the ancient Church Green to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VIII. The green is about 50 yards long on each side forming a triangle. In 1948 The “Ingatestone and Fryerning Dart League” was set up between Pubs Anchor A, Anchor B, British Legion, Crown Hotel, Spread Eagle, Woolpack Hotel Fryerning, Viper Hotel Mill Green.

You can visit Fryerning places with Walkfo Fryerning to hear history at Fryerning’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Fryerning has 19 places to visit in our interactive Fryerning map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Fryerning, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Fryerning places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Fryerning & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Fryerning Places Map
19 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Fryerning tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Fryerning

  

Best Fryerning places to visit

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Fryerning has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Fryerning’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Fryerning’s information audio spots:

Mountnessing Windmill Mountnessing Windmill is a grade II* listed post mill in Essex. Built in 1807, it was most recently restored to working order in 1983.

Ingatestone Hall Ingatestone Hall is a Grade I listed 16th-century manor house in Essex. It was built by Sir William Petre and his descendants live in the house to this day. Part of the house is leased out as offices while the current Lord Petre’s son and heir apparent lives in a private wing with his family.

Ingatestone and Fryerning The parish includes the villages of Ingatestone and Fryerning, and covers an area of 3,917 acres (15.85 km) The parish is in the Brentwood borough of Essex.

Fryerning Mill Fryerning Mill (or Mill Green Mill) is a grade II* listed post mill at Mill Green, Fryerning, Essex, which has been restored.

St Mary’s Buttsbury St Mary’s is a Grade II* listed parish church in the village of Buttsbury, Essex. It is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north west of Ingatestone and 3.8 miles (6.1 km) south east of Billericay. The site is believed to have been where St Botolph preached under a pear tree.

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