Rayne, Essex
| Rayne | |
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Rayne Village Shield, featuring a helmet associated with Sir Giles Capel and symbols of local industries including spinning and straw plaiting, agriculture and the former foundry. | |
Rayne Location within Essex | |
| Population | 2,360 (Parish, 2021) 2,154 (Built up area, 2021) |
| OS grid reference | TL730228 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Braintree |
| Postcode district | CM77 |
| Dialling code | 01376 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Rayne is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. It lies about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Braintree on the A120 road. The settlement follows the line of the Roman road Stane Street between Colchester and Braughing. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 2,360, and the built up area had a population of 2,154.
Rayne has twice won awards for its community life, including Essex Village of the Year in 2006 and the national Calor Village of the Year (Information and Communication category) in 2006–07.