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| Name | High Laver |
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High Laver is a small village and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England, near the River Lea and M11 motorway. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Epping and 10 miles south of Bishop's Stortford, and is close to the Hertfordshire border, near Sawbridgeworth and Harlow. The village is also near the Lee Valley Park and the M25 motorway, and is accessible via the A414 road and the A120 road.
High Laver is a rural village with a long history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, when it was recorded as part of the Ongar Hundred and owned by William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey. The village has been associated with several notable figures, including Oliver Cromwell, who owned a house in the village, and John Locke, who was a friend of the Earl of Shaftesbury and visited the village on several occasions. High Laver is also close to the Audley End House and the Saffron Walden area, which are popular tourist destinations, and is near the Imperial War Museum Duxford and the Cambridge University.
High Laver is situated in a rural area of Essex, near the Hertfordshire border, and is surrounded by several other villages, including Magdalen Laver, Little Laver, and Moreton. The village is close to the River Lea and the River Stort, and is situated near the Lee Valley Park, which is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. High Laver is also near the M11 motorway and the M25 motorway, and is accessible via the A414 road and the A120 road, which connect the village to London, Cambridge, and other nearby towns, including Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, and Harlow. The village is also close to the Stansted Airport and the London Heathrow Airport.
The history of High Laver dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, when it was recorded as part of the Ongar Hundred and owned by William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey. The village has been associated with several notable figures, including Oliver Cromwell, who owned a house in the village, and John Locke, who was a friend of the Earl of Shaftesbury and visited the village on several occasions. High Laver is also close to the Audley End House and the Saffron Walden area, which are popular tourist destinations, and is near the Imperial War Museum Duxford and the Cambridge University. The village has been part of the Epping Forest District since 1974, and is also close to the Hertfordshire border, near Sawbridgeworth and Harlow, and is accessible via the A414 road and the A120 road, which connect the village to London, Cambridge, and other nearby towns.
The population of High Laver is relatively small, with a few hundred residents, according to the 2011 United Kingdom census. The village has a mix of old and new houses, including some historic buildings, such as the St. Nicholas' Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village is also close to the Lee Valley Park and the River Lea, which are popular destinations for walkers and cyclists, and is near the M11 motorway and the M25 motorway, and is accessible via the A414 road and the A120 road, which connect the village to London, Cambridge, and other nearby towns, including Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, and Harlow. The village is also close to the Stansted Airport and the London Heathrow Airport, and is near the University of Cambridge and the University of Hertfordshire.
The economy of High Laver is largely rural, with several farms and small businesses in the area, including the High Laver Farm and the Laver Farm. The village is also close to the M11 motorway and the M25 motorway, which provide access to London and other nearby towns, including Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, and Harlow. The village is also near the Stansted Airport and the London Heathrow Airport, which provide employment opportunities for residents, and is close to the University of Cambridge and the University of Hertfordshire, which are major employers in the region. The village is also popular with tourists, who visit the Audley End House and the Saffron Walden area, and the Lee Valley Park and the River Lea, which are popular destinations for walkers and cyclists, and is near the Imperial War Museum Duxford and the Cambridge University.
Category:Villages in Essex