North Weald Bassett
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North Weald Bassett, or simply North Weald (/ˈwiːld/ WEELD), is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England.[1] The village is within the North Weald Ridges and Valleys landscape area.
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North Weald Bassett | |
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A 2010 aerial view of the town | |
Location within Essex | |
Area | 22.79 km2 (8.80 sq mi) |
Population | 6,321 (2016 Estimate) |
• Density | 277/km2 (720/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TL495045 |
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Shire county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | EPPING |
Postcode district | CM16 |
Dialling code | 01992 |
Police | Essex |
Fire | Essex |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
Website | www |
51.71930°N 0.16284°E / 51.71930; 0.16284 |
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A market is held every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday at North Weald Airfield. The market used to be the largest open air market in the country but reduced its size over the years.[citation needed]