Recorded in the Domesday Book Chipping Ongar has a long history as an important centre being as both the hundredal moot and the hundredal market were held here and also has the oldest recorded park in England with Ongar Great Park mentioned in an Anglo Saxon Will of 1015, although Ongar's history goes back much further as the mid-12th century church was constructed some Roman bricks were included, the main Roman road from London to Colchester being close by. Chipping comes from the Saxon words ˜cheape" or ˜cheppyng" meaning ˜the field where the market and fairs are held".

In 1162 Richard de Lucy, Chief Justice of England built a ˜great castle with a fine Motte and Bailey", the castle was demolished in the 16th Century with only the mound remaining.

The town became a significant staging-point during the early post-medieval period with the town accommodation in 1686 for 71 people and 104 horses.

Today Chipping Ongar still retains charm and character and a picturesque High Street with a Weekly Market as well as excellent facilities including Sainsburys and Tescos, close by Fyfield, Moreton and High Ongar also offer village schools and Greensted has the world famous St Andrews Church.

The town also boasts two junior schools, library and an excellent Leisure/Fitness Centre,

The M11, M25 and Stansted Airport are all within easy access