Biggin is a hamlet and manor in

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, part of the borough of

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, in the

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of Essex, England. It is about north of the town of Tilbury and a similar distance east of

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. The name can be spelled Byggin, Bigging or Begging. In some sources it is called Little Biggin. From the 13th century until the dissolution, the manor was owned by the Cistercian Abbey of Stratford Langethorne. The manor was then granted to the Dean and Chapter of

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. For transport there is the

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, the A1089 road and the B149 road nearby. The nearest railway station is Tilbury Town railway station.

Manorial Documents

Two court rolls covering the period 1704 - 1724 are held at the Essex Record Office.Manorial Documents Register
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References

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