When was Saffron Walden built?
There is no direct evidence about who built the castle at Saffron Walden, but it is likely to have been between 1125 and 1141. Geoffrey had recently been created Earl of Essex and it is highly likely that he built the castle around that time.
Does Saffron Walden have a railway station?
The nearest station to Saffron Walden is Audley End, which is located on the Cambridge – London Liverpool Street line. Audley End station is 2 miles (3km) from Saffron Walden. Bus services 301, 59, 60 and 590 connect the station with the town (except on Sundays).
What is the oldest building in Saffron Walden?
The Grade I listed property dates back to 1497 and in its 600-year history it has been a merchant’s house, a maltings, a shop, a school for evacuees and a youth hostel. The house is believed to be Saffron Walden’s oldest inhabited property and one of Essex’s most photographed buildings.
What was Saffron Walden called before?
The town of Saffron Walden was first called ‘Walden’ and then ‘Chipping Walden’ until around 1500 when the saffron crocus was grown extensively in the area and the saffron trade was at its peak.
Is Saffron Walden a nice place to live?
Saffron Walden has been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2021 list. The Uttlesford town is one of the top eight locations in the East of England region. Woodbridge in Suffolk claimed the top spot. The comprehensive guide was published on Sunday (March 28).
What’s Saffron Walden famous for?
Saffron Walden is a delightful medieval town with a rich heritage of old buildings, including the magnificent Jacobian mansion Audley End House and Gardens and St Mary’s Church, the largest and one of the most beautiful parish churches in Essex.
Where was Saffron Walden railway station?
Saffron Walden railway station
| Saffron Walden | |
|---|---|
| The station in 1970 | |
| Location | Saffron Walden, Uttlesford England |
| Coordinates | 52.0192°N 0.2433°ECoordinates:52.0192°N 0.2433°E |
| Grid reference | TL540380 |
What train line is Audley End on?
West Anglia Main Line
Audley End railway station is on the West Anglia Main Line serving the village of Wendens Ambo and the town of Saffron Walden in Essex, England. It is 41 miles 55 chains (67.1 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Newport and Great Chesterford stations.
What is Saffron Walden famous for?
Saffron is famous for being the world’s most expensive spice, with its distinctive aroma, rich honey-like flavour and trademark yellow hue. The history of Saffron is particularly relevant to Saffron Walden, which took its name from the spice.
Why is Saffron Walden so expensive?
Saffron Walden is one of the biggest towns in north Essex, with an influx of buyers from London driving increasingly high demand – and prices. Audley End train station is right in the centre of the CB11 post code, which makes it a particularly attractive destination for London commuters.
Is Saffron Walden safe?
Saffron Walden is among the top 10 safest small towns in Essex, and is the 151st most dangerous overall out of Essex’s 319 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Saffron Walden in 2020 was 48 crimes per 1,000 people.
How long is the train ride at Audley End?
1.5 mile
The Audley End Miniature Railway is an exciting 1.5 mile train ride through the Essex country side perfect for a day out with all the family!
When did the Great Eastern Railway build the Saffron Walden line?
The line was opened between Audley End and Saffron Walden on 21 November 1865 and to Bartlow in 1866. The line was the initiative of the local Gibson family whose bank helped to finance the railway. It remained independent until 1 January 1877 when the Great Eastern Railway purchased the line.
When did the Saffron Walden and London Line close?
Initially there were six return trains a day, while between 1877 and 1894 trains operated between Saffron Walden and London. Coaches dating from the 1890s operated on the line until the 1950s. From July 1958 the line was operated by railbuses until closure. The line closed to passengers on 7 September 1964 and to freight three months later.
When did the town of Magna Walden become Saffron Walden?
In the records of the Court of Common Pleas, the town was called Magna Walden in Hilary Term 1484, and Chipping Walden in the 15th and early 16th centuries, but by the 1540s it had become Saffron Walden. The town and surrounding area, like much of East Anglia, was strongly Puritan during the 17th century.
When is Saffron Walden Community Pub Ltd meeting?
It became Saffron Walden’s first community-owned pub. We did it! After all these years, we did it. And there is still time to OFFER YOUR HELP to get the pub back on its feet. Also, please come along to the Annual General Meeting of Saffron Walden Community Pub Ltd [SWCP] on 30th December 2020.