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1. The origin of the name Braintree is obscure.

One theory is that Braintree was originally Branoc's tree, Branoc apparently being an old personal name. Another theory is that the name is derived from that of Rayne, which was actually a more important settlement in Norman times. Braintree, Essex was also called Brantry and Branchetreu in the Domesday Book and this means "town by the river".

Other scholars say the "Brain" element in the word is derived from "Brid/Brigantia/Bride/Bigit/Britain". This is the ancient Celtic, and possibly pre-Celtic, name for the Goddess of the land of Britain. She is the reason the Romans called these islands "Britannia". She was worshipped all across the North of Britain in Roman times. The River Braint in Anglesey is another one of these names. "Tree" comes from the Saxon suffix, more usually spelt "try", denoting a big village. In many early American Colonial documents, it is referred to as Branktry.

SOURCE: https://findery.com/ministerofculture/notes/the-etymology-of-braintree

2. Did you know that the oldest timber-framed barn in the world is at Cressing Temple near Braintree?

The huge Barley Barn was built in about 1206AD by the Knights Templar , and stands next to a more recent structure – well, Wheat Barn was erected in 1256. Cressing Temple was the first land in England granted to the Templars, the holding run to raise funds for the organisation’s work in the Holy Land. These days the complex hosts events, including weddings.

SOURCE: http://www.information-britain.co.uk/didyouknow.php?town=Braintree&county=26 George Yard – Braintree Did You Know?

3. The actress Charlotte Rampling was born in Braintree

Born on 5th of February 1946, actress Charlotte Rampling made her name in the 1960s, breaking into the big time with her role in Georgy Girl. In the 1970s she appeared in some high-class audience-pleasers like Farewell My Lovely and Zardoz, but also in far more serious pieces like The Night Porter. That range and her real dramatic presence, allied to her flawless French (married to composer Jean-Michel Jarre for 20 years) allowing her to appear in French films too, has meant she has never wanted for work in a long career.

SOURCE: http://www.information-britain.co.uk/famousbrits.php?id=3805

4. Dance expert Louie Spence was also born here!

Born in Braintree, Essex on 6th of April 1969, Louie grew up to be a famous dance expert, choreographer and television personality

As professional dancer performed in West End musicals such as Cats, Miss Saigon and Closer to Heaven. Artistic director of London Pineapple Dance Studios, and become known from appearing in the Sky1 documentary Pineapple Dance Studios.

SOURCE: http://www.information-britain.co.uk/famousbrits.php?id=3527