Shenfield

Shenfield is an affluent commuter suburb of Brentwood in the borough of the same name in Essex, England. HistoryThe name originates from the Anglo-Saxon Chenefield, meaning 'good lands'. The old village (now town), by the church and Green Dragon pub, lies along the original Roman road (now the A1023) which linked London and Colchester. Nathaniel Ward, a Puritan clergyman and author, was made minister of the Shenfield church in 1648 and held that office until his death in 1652. GeographyShenfield, with Hutton, is part of the conurbation of Brentwood. The original town centre is located one mile (1. 6 km) north-east of the centre of Brentwood. Apart from some small industrial areas and a modest but busy shopping area, Shenfield serves predominantly as a dormitory town for commuters to London and surrounding towns such as Romford and Basildon. This is facilitated by easy access to the A12 and the M25 and rail services.

Shenfield is an affluent commuter suburb of Brentwood in the borough of the same name in Essex, England. HistoryThe name originates from the Anglo-Saxon Chenefield, meaning 'good lands'. The old village (now town), by the church and Green Dragon pub, lies along the original Roman road (now the A1023) which linked London and Colchester. Nathaniel Ward, a Puritan clergyman and author, was made minister of the Shenfield church in 1648 and held that office until his death in 1652. GeographyShenfield, with Hutton, is part of the conurbation of Brentwood. The original town centre is located one mile (1. 6 km) north-east of the centre of Brentwood. Apart from some small industrial areas and a modest but busy shopping area, Shenfield serves predominantly as a dormitory town for commuters to London and surrounding towns such as Romford and Basildon. This is facilitated by easy access to the A12 and the M25 and rail services.