| Abridge | |
|---|---|
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  Abridge Location within Essex | |
| Population | 1,500 (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TQ466969 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROMFORD |
| Postcode district | RM4 |
| Dialling code | 01992 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Abridge is a village in Essex, England. It is on the River Roding, 16 miles (26 km) southwest of the county town of Chelmsford. The village is in the district of Epping Forest and in the parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. It is part of the civil parish of Lambourne and is served by Lambourne Parish Council.[1]
It takes its name from the brick bridge over the River Roding, which is situated just to the north of the modern centre, on the road to Theydon Bois.
- ^ "Lambourne Parish Council - Key Contacts". Eppingforestdc.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 24 March 2007. Retrieved 21 January 2007.