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Peldon
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Peldon is a village and civil parish in the Colchester borough of Essex, England. With Salcott, Virley, Great Wigborough and Little Wigborough, it forms part of the Winstred Hundred parish council.[1] Nearby villages include Langenhoe. The parish church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin and is a Grade I listed building.[2] The population of the parish as of the 2011 census is 559.[3]
Peldon | |
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![]() St Mary's Church, Peldon | |
Location within Essex | |
Population | 559 (2011 Census) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Colchester |
Postcode district | CO5 |
Police | Essex |
Fire | Essex |
Ambulance | East of England |
51.812°N 0.886°E / 51.812; 0.886 |
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In 1870-72 John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Peldon as:
"Peldon, a parish and a sub-district in Lexden district, Essex. The parish lies near Mersea Island, 4½ miles S W of Wivenhoe r. station, and 5½ S by W of Colchester; and has a post-office under Colchester. Acres, 2,186. Real property, £3,591. Pop., 501. Houses, 106 The property is much subdivided."[4]