Barling Magna
The village is in the parliamentary constituency of Southend East and Rochford. Since 2024, the MP is Bayo Alaba, a member of the Labour Party.
There is a Parish Council of Barling Magna. The village is served by one primary school, Barling Magna Primary Academy.
In 1961 the civil parish had a population of 1075. The parish of Barling Magna also includes the hamlets of Little Wakering and Stonebridge, and had a population of 1,657 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 1,740 at the 2011 census. The 2021 census disclosed a population of 1,600.
The word "Barling" is said to derive from two Saxon words "bar", a boar, and "ing", people.
Barling is by Barlinghall Creek, a tributary of the River Roach. In its agricultural setting, Barling village is mainly situated along Little Wakering Road, Church Road and Barling Road. Where these roads meet is the village duck pond.
Little Wakering
In the adjoining village of Little Wakering stands a terrace of 17th-century dormer cottages. Opposite is St Mary's Church, dating from the 11th century, but largely rebuilt by John Wakering, Bishop of Norwich from 1415-1425. In the tower are displayed the Royal Arms of George III.
Governance
On 1 April 1946 the parish of Barling was abolished to form Barling Magna. Barling Magna Parish Council holds monthly public meetings. The nine parish councillors' responsibilities include the newly refurbished Parish Hall at the junction of Little Wakering Road and Church Road, the Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve and local amenities, for example street-lighting. The Parish Council website carries local information as well as details of forthcoming council meetings.
Barling is part of the electoral ward called Barling and Sutton. The population of this ward at the 2011 census was 1,876.
Gallery
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The battered old village sign of Barling. -
All Saints' Church, Barling -
St Mary's Church, Little Wakering
References
- ^ "Barling Magna CP through time". Vision of Britain. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ "Parish Councils List Of Parish Clerks". Retrieved 24 July 2017.
- ^ "Barling Magma Primary Academy". Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Population Statistics Barling Magna CP through time". Vision of Britain. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Parish population 2021". Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Barling AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ "Barling Magna Parish Council". Retrieved 24 July 2017.
- ^ "Barling and Sutton ward population 2011". Retrieved 23 September 2015.