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Houses & Sites of Historic Interest - Essex
Houses & Sites of Historic Interest - Essex
St. John's Abbey Gate
Saint Johns Green, Colchester, Essex CO2
This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John. It was built c.1400 to strengthen the abbey's defences following the Peasants' Revolt. Later part of the mansion of ...
Hedingham Castle
Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Essex CO9 3DJ
Hedingham Castle's magnificent structure has stood majestically over the local countryside for over 850 years, just imagine the history and the changes that its mighty walls have stood through. We can only guess at some of the things it has witnessed in that ...
Hill Hall
Theydon Mount, Epping, Essex CM16 7QQ
This fine Elizabethan mansion features some of the earliest external Renaissance architectural detail in the country, and two rare and outstanding sets of 16th-century wall paintings of mythical and Biblical subjects. Hill Hall has now been divided into ...
Ingatestone Hall
Hall Lane, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NR
The Hall stands in open countryside, one mile from the village of Ingatestone and substantially retains its original Tudor form and appearance with its mullioned windows, high chimneys, crow-step gables and oak-panelled rooms and is surrounded by ten acres of ...
Colchester Castle Museum
Museum Resource Centre, 14 Ryegate Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 1YG
A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. Once capital of Roman Britain, Colchester has experienced devastation by Boudica (Boadicea), invasion by the Normans and siege during the ...
St. Botolph's Priory
Priory Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2PY
The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded c.1100. An impressive example of early Norman architecture, built in flint and reused Roman brick, the church displays massive circular pillars and round arches and an elaborate west ...
Saffron Walden Museum
Museum Street, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1JL
Saffron Walden Museum opened in 1835. With wide-ranging collections, from moccasins and mummy cases to mammoth tusks and Wallace the lion, it still contains much to "stand awhile and admire". This award-winning, "friendly, family-size museum" is open 363 days ...
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse & Bridge
Victoria Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9
A fine 14th-century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England. How to get here By Road: In Waltham Abbey off the A112 By Bus: Frequent services by different operators from Waltham Cross railway ...
Hadleigh Castle
Castle Lane, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PP
The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in about 1215 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified by Edward III during the Hundred Years War, becoming a favourite residence of the ageing king. The barbican ...
Prior's Hall Barn
Widdington, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3ZB
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England, tree-ring dated to the mid-15th century, with a breathtaking aisled interior and crown post roof, the product of some 400 oaks. How to get here By Road: In Widdington, on unclassified road 2 ...
Coalhouse Fort
East Tilbury, Essex RM18 8PB
Coalhouse Fort is a Victorian coastal defence fort set in parkland next to the river Thames at East Tilbury, Essex, completed in 1874, to defend the approaches to London from the perceived threat of invasion from France. It is one of many such forts, ...
Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre
Centurian Way, Purfleet, Essex RM19 1PE
The Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre is housed within Magazine No.5 of what was once the Royal Gunpowder Magazines situated on the banks of the River Thames. Constructed in 1759, the five magazines and proof house were used to test, store and supply ...
Lexden Earthworks & Bluebottle Grove
Straight Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 9DL
The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum - pre-Roman Colchester. There are also many pre-Roman graves hereabouts, including Lexden Tumulus, allegedly the burial place of the British chieftain ...
Audley End House & Gardens
Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JF
Enjoy a great day out at one of England’s grandest stately homes; Audley End House. The doors of our restored historic stables recently opened, complete with resident horses and a Victorian groom. Our stables experience includes an exhibition where you can ...
Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
Chingford, Essex E4 7QH
A Grade II* listed building built for Henry VIII in 1543. It is an amazing survival being an intact Tudor hunt standing, still surrounded by ancient Forest including Tudor trees dating from Henry's day. The Tudor kitchen with lavish displays of historic ...
Hylands House
Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 8WQ
Hylands House is stunning Grade II* listed building set in 574 of beautiful landscaped Parkland. Hylands is the perfect setting for your Wedding, Corporate meetings or Family Gatherings. There is also within the Stables Visitor Centre, a Gift Shop, Huttons ...
