Biggin is a hamlet and manor in

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, part of the borough of

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, in the ceremonial county of

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, England. It is about north of the town of

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and a similar distance east of Grays. The name can be spelled Byggin, Bigging or Begging. In some sources it is called Little Biggin. From the 13th century until the

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, the manor was owned by the Cistercian Abbey of Stratford Langethorne. The manor was then granted to the Dean and Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral. For transport there is the A126 road, the

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and the B149 road nearby. The nearest railway station is

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Manorial Documents

Two court rolls covering the period 1704 - 1724 are held at the

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.Manorial Documents Register
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References

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