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West BergholtWest Bergholt is a large rural village lying on the border of the English counties of Essex and Suffolk, near to the ancient town of Colchester. The village is part of the Colchester Borough Council seat of West Bergholt and Eight Ash Green, and has its own Parish Council. The Village And Its Surroundings The village is centred at the intersection of two roads: Colchester Road and Lexden Road, but in fact extends out a great distance in all directions. It is served by a local shop which has changed ownership a number of times in recent years, beginning as a locally run enterprise, called Elmers, and now run by the Co-operative society. It was recently enlarged now having three times the old floorspace. Around the village lie numerous farms and large areas of woodland, including Hilhouse Wood, always known locally as Bluebell Wood, which was recently purchased by Woodland Trust, with the help of the local people. Many walks exist through the wood, and a migrant popluation of various breeds of deer can sometimes be seen. The Buildings As well as two active churches (namely St. Mary's, Church of England and West Bergholt Methodist Church), The village has a third church, not used for regular services, which is also called St. Mary's. A number of legends exist about the church and its history, but none has been confirmed. The village also boasts a primary school, Heathlands, set on the heath at the centre of the village, as well as extensive playing fields, and a village hall, called the Orpen Hall. In recent years, the village aquired funding, and built a number of tennis courts in the area around the Orpen Hall, which are now used by local children and adults alike. See also External links - http://www.colchester.gov.uk/ Colchester Borough Council
- http://www.colchester.uk.com/ Colchester - Britain's first roman city
- http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=15137
- http://www.westbergholt.net
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