Welcome to The Chignals, and to this the website for Chignal Smealey and Chignal St James, two small parishes near Chelmsford.

Until the last century, the Chignals had always been small farming communities and are documented well, as such, in the Great Survey of 1086.

Today, life is considerably different in the Chignals, as most of the houses are now occupied by people who work outside the parish or are retired.

However, our active community is proud of its heritage and hopes that through this website, you will have the opportunity of glimpsing life here.

                                                            News Flash

WEATHER PERMITTING……As part of the Jubilee celebrations we are hoping to get as many children (and grown ups) together on Saturday 19th May 10am to plant a union jack of petunias on the village green. Please bring your own refreshments.
If poor weather please check the website to ensure its still on.
Call Gill Thomas on 442474 if you would like more information.

To contibute to this website please e-mail: chignalswe@btinternet.com