Chrishall
History
There are a series of articles about the Icknield Way in Essex from old newsletters. See Newsletter page for more articles.
Route Issues
In Essex the Icknield Way runs through the isolated villages of Chrishall, Elmdon and Strethall. They now describe themselves as the Icknield villages. Although these were traditionally agricultural communities, by the 17th century many of the villagers worked in the new textile industry centred on Saffron Walden.