Barling Magna is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. The word "Barling"
is said to derive from two Saxon words "bar", a boar, and "ing", a meadow.
The Domesday Book of 1086 records the name of Barlinga (Barling), although historical
remains and field boundaries found in the area suggests that it may even date back
to Roman times.
Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Southend-on-Sea, it falls within the
administrative district of Rochford and the Parliamentary Constituency of Rochford
& Southend East.
The rural parish includes the hamlets of Barling, Little Wakering, Potton Island
and Stonebridge. The word ‘Parish’ in the title ‘Barling Magna Parish Council’ encompasses
all of the residents of the above.
Barling lies to the west of Potton Creek, a tributary to the River Roach and is mainly
situated along Little Wakering Road, Church Road and Barling Road. Where these roads
meet is the village duck pond known as Weir Pond corner.
Opposite the church in Little Wakering stands a terrace of 17th century dormer cottages.
This church, dating from the 12th century, was largely rebuilt by John de Wakering,
Bishop of Norwich. The Royal Arms of George III are displayed in the tower of the
church. He visited in 1769.
