Discover Witham, Essex

Town Hall of Witham, Essex, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Town_Hall,_Witham,_Essex_-_geograph.org.uk_-_65400.jpg
Author: Brenda Howard


Witham is a town in Braintree district, Essex, England. The town is located on the River Brain which joins the River Blackwater a short distance outside of town. It has a population around 23,000 people (2012 estimate).

Archaeological evidence suggested that human habitation in the Witham area goes back to the Neolithic age. Excavations have also uncovered remains of a Roman temple and a pottery kiln in the area.

The town of Witham was established during the Anglo-Saxon period. Its name has remained largely unchanged in spelling all this while, and it was also listed as Witham in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Witham was of little significance until the 18th century, when it developed into a spa town for the affluent. This was however shortlived. Today it is a quiet English town with a number of shopping areas in town, mainly concentrated along High Street.

Interior of St Nicholas Church in Witham: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_Nicholas,_Witham,_Essex_-_East_end_-_geograph.org.uk_-_335537.jpg
Author: John Salmon

Visiting Witham

Witham is located to the northeast of Chelmsford. If coming from London, take the A12 road past Chelmsford. Witham is between Hatfield Peverel and Kelvedon.

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