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The Rochford Hundred (the ancient administrative division), the weekly market (one of Essex's oldest), the Union Jack public house tradition, and a small Essex market town with medieval character
A little history
Rochford has one of Essex's oldest weekly markets — the Tuesday market has been held since 1264. The town is the administrative centre of the Rochford Hundred — an ancient Saxon administrative unit. The town has a pleasant medieval core.
The Tuesday market for local Essex produce. The town centre for the medieval character. Southend-on-Sea is close for wider attractions and food.
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The Rochford Hundred (the ancient administrative division), the weekly market (one of Essex's oldest), the Union Jack public house tradition, and a small Essex market town with medieval character Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Rochford worth exploring.
Rochford has good independent cafes and local food. The Tuesday market for local produce. Southend is close for wider food. Download Roam free to discover Rochford's food scene.
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The market and the local catchment drive Rochford. Independent businesses serve the community. List your Rochford business on Roam to reach local customers in Essex.
Roam covers all of Rochford including Rayleigh, Hockley, Hawkwell, Great Stambridge, Canewdon. The Tuesday market for local Essex produce. The town centre for the medieval character. Southend-on-Sea is close for wider attractions and food.
