Maldon

British

/ ˈmɔːldən /

noun

a market town in SE England, in Essex; scene of a battle (991) between the East Saxons and the victorious Danes, celebrated in The Battle of Maldon, an Old English poem; notable for Maldon salt, used in cookery. Pop: 20 731 (2001)

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It was part of a haul of evidence gathered by police at the Drewitt-Barlow Stadium, home to non-league side Maldon and Tiptree.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

And when it comes to building a menu, they’re leaning into pantry staples with personality from Flamingo Estate’s vinegar made from fuyu and hachiya persimmons to smoked sea-salt flakes from Maldon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In the wake of Teddy's death, Maddie - who's from Maldon, Essex - started posting on TikTok where she shared her experiences, thoughts, fears and emotions.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Maldon salt in a small pile off to the side, to dose as I wished.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2025

HALSTEAD, a market-town in the Maldon parliamentary division of Essex, England, on the Colne, 17 m.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

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