Essex: Canewdon

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Canewdon

Red spot approx location of Canewdon.

"Canewdon at the time of "Doomesday Survey," the place belonged to Sweyne. It is situated in Rochford union and hundred.. 4 miles north-north-east of that town and 8 miles north of Southend, on high ground commanding a fine view over the river Crouch.. The parish contains 5,509 acres. Population in 1861 was 617 and 47 in that part of Wallasea Island belonging to Canewdon."
[Kelly's Directory of Essex, 1862]

Census

Census returns are available from the usual sources for 1841-1911, which includes most copies held at the ERO, Wharf Rd, Chelmsford. More information on other ways to view these census returns on the Essex census page.

Church History

There is a full Church Index of Essex Churches.

Anglican Churches
- St. Nicholas, Photo The ancient church of St. Nicholas stands on Canewdon hill, a considerable eminence, and has a massive stone tower, seventy-four feet high.* It dates from the 13th Century.

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*[Kelly's Diirectory of Essex, 1862]

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