Aldham is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located 7.2 km (4.5 miles) west of Colchester.
The village is in the borough of Colchester and in the parliamentary constituency of North Essex. The village has its own Parish Council.
The parish includes the villages of Aldham and Fordstreet, and borders the River Colne to the north. The 2001 census gave the parish population as 513.
It is 2.7 km (1.7 miles) from the A12 road, a major trunk road.
The church is dedicated to St Margaret and St Catherine, and possesses a perfect 14th century porch, which is much admired.
The village sign, which is sited between the church and the Village Hall, depicts the church, the profile of Philip Morant historian of Essex who was Rector of Aldham from 1745 to 1770, an apple tree and the bridge over the River Colne which forms part of the boundary of the parish. It was made by Fred Patten of Cummins Farm.
The village has lively and well-supported organizations that include W.I., Good Neighbors, Brownies, Guides and the Social Club.
In July 2004 Aldham was declared the BEST KEPT VILLAGE IN ESSEX by the Rural Community Council of Essex in Class 4. In addition, across all classes, it was cited as "Highly Commended."
The new weather-vane
made to mark the
Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
It was placed on the Village Hall on 6 October 2002.
A letter of appreciation was received from Buckingham Palace.
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