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LANGDON-HILLS, a parish in Orsett district, Essex; 2¾ miles N by W of Stanford-le-Hope r. station, and 5½ S of Billericay. It takes its name from one of the highest hills in the county, commanding a splendid view over the Thames; and it includes the hamlet of West Lee, which was anciently a separate parish. Post-town, North Ockendon, under Romford. Acres, 1,775. Real property, £1,782. Pop., 289. Houses, 56. The manor belonged formerly to the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Rochester. Value, £400.* Patrons, the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's. The church stands on the W side of the hill; and comprises nave, chancel, and N chapel.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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| Feature Description: | "a parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Langdon Hills Parish Orsett Poor Law Union/Registration District Essex Ancient County |
| Place: | Langdon Hills |
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