Stondon Massey

Stondon Massey is a village in south Essex, England. It is located north of Brentwood between Blackmore and Doddinghurst.

History

Stondon Place, originally a farmhouse, was from 1593 to 1623 the home of William Byrd.

The largest part of the village is just over a mile south of the church, it is believed that this is the case due to the plague in 1350.

Personalities

  • William Byrd († July 1623 in Stondon Massey ), composer and organist
  • Place in Essex
Post town Regions of England East of England Administrative counties of England Brentwood (Essex)
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