Pleshey
| Pleshey | |
|---|---|
Holy Trinity Church, Pleshey (Photo taken from Holy Trinity Church Facebook page) | |
Pleshey Location within Essex | |
| Population | 307 (Parish, 2021) |
| OS grid reference | TL665145 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode district | CM3 |
| Dialling code | 01245 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Pleshey is a historic village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England, 6 miles (10 km) north-west of Chelmsford itself. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 307.
The Normans built a motte-and-bailey castle in the late 11th century; the motte is one of the largest of its kind in Great Britain. It was besieged several times during the Barons' Wars and rebellions in the 13th century.