Great Easton is a village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district in Essex, England.

[1] The parish has a population of a few hundred people, measured at 1,035 in the 2011 census[3][failed verification] The village public house is The Swan, located close to the church.

[citation needed] The village used to be known as 'Easton ad montem' or 'Easton atte munte' to distinguish it from Little Easton.

It is believed to be the remains of a motte and bailey castle, around which the village has grown since medieval times.

It has had many alterations, and at one time was cruciform, but the north and south transepts have disappeared, and only thickened walls indicate the position of the crossing tower.

It was struck by lightning, and its ancient timber was installed into many of the old Tudor houses, including the 'King Post' of the tower installed into Essex House, with a plaque reading 'KING POST of Old Wooden Tower, GREAT EASTON CHURCH, erected 1777, Demolished 1928.'

This discovery was great, but to increase the entertainment and interest value, it was soon decided, without too much debating, that I, being the smallest and youngest, should view the village from above!

[This quote needs a citation] "The basket came down and I jumped in, without a care in the world, and slowly was hoisted to the top.