LANGDON-HILLS
The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales...., by John Marius Wilson. circa 1866
LANGDON-HILLS, a parish in Orsett district, Essex; 2¾ miles N by W of Stanford-le-Hope r. station, and 5½ S of Billericay. It takes its name from one of the highest hills in the county, commanding a splendid view over the Thames; and it includes the hamlet of West Lee, which was anciently a separate parish. Post-town, North Ockendon, under Romford. Acres, 1,775. Real property, £1,782. Pop., 289. Houses, 56. The manor formerly belonged to the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Rochester. Value, £400. Patrons, the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's. The church stands on the W side of the hill; and comprises nave, chancel, and N chapel.
Transcribed by Noel Clark