Welcome to the Dengie Hundred
The Dengie Hundred is a
peninsula of land to the east of Chelmsford, Essex bounded by the
North Sea to the east, the River Crouch to the south and the River
Blackwater to the north.
This area has been a human home since
Neolithic man discovered the rich soil
and the mild maritime climate. The Romans came to built forts, roads
and homes then they were followed by the Saxons who gave the area
its Dengie name and attracted St Cedd who built his chapel which has become
a nationally important monument.
In the following years
history was shaped by the surrounding sea, marshes and rich farmland
with sea battles over oysters, agricultural progress, wars and
religious revival.
Idyllic hamlets with
Essex Weather board cottages nestling against historic
Inns conjure up images of bygone years. The sleepy images cover
up a lively soul with village activity abounding in every corner.
Long may 'The Dengie'
remain an oasis from the modern world.