Great Waltham Essex Map

About Great Waltham

The agricultural heartland surrounding Great Waltham has long shaped its character. It lies 6.5 km north of Chelmsford (from Chelmsford: bearing 350°T, OS grid TL 695 134), and is situated north of Broad's Green village. The parish church of St. Lawrence, a Grade I listed building, stands as a testament to Great Waltham's enduring history, its origins tracing back to the medieval period. The landscape is gently undulating, typical of the Essex countryside, with arable fields and scattered woodlands defining the horizon. While Great Waltham retains a peaceful rural atmosphere, its proximity to Chelmsford provides convenient access to wider amenities and transport links. Local traditions often revolve around the agricultural calendar, with community events reflecting the seasons.

About This Great Waltham Map Page

Explore Great Waltham, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.794231, 0.456576. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.