The parish of Sible Hedingham is situated north of Braintree on
the west bank of the River Colne. In area, it is the second
largest parish in Essex, covering five thousand acres.
It is mainly an agricultural area but was known for its cloth trade
and various other industries in years gone by.
There are a number of greens within the parish boundaries
including:- Almshouse Green, Birds Green, Forrey Green, High
Street Green, Morris Green and Southey Green. Hamlets
include: Cobbs Fenn, Cut Maple, Delvin End, Harrowcross and
New England.