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Heritage & Culture Attractions
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Address
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EATelephone
01621 857373Maldon
Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.
Colchester
This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
Address
Abbey Turning, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LLTelephone
0345 603 7624Maldon
Visit by appointment only
This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating in East Anglia. Once a major mill site, working up until the early 20th century, Beeleigh Steam Mill includes a rare Wentworth beam engine, elephant…
Colchester
Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.
Address
Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0UGTelephone
+44 (0)345 603 7624Brentwood
A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears, with one pair of stones opened up for viewing. Subject to wind, guided groups may be able to see the sails turning.
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Address
Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9HSTelephone
+44 (0)1277 200483Brentwood
Micro Brewery based in Brentwood, Essex. We brew traditional and craft beers and offer tours and brewery experience days. We also put on 4 beer festivals across the year.
Address
Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3HZTelephone
+44 (0)345 603 7624Sible Hedingham
One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored working water wheel. Open weekends in spring and summer.
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Address
Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EETelephone
+44 (0)1702 215620Southend-on-Sea
The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and enjoyable way for people to gain access between the seafront and the Clifftown area.
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Address
Mill Lane, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NETelephone
+44 (0)345 603 7624Ingatestone
A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of millstones.
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Colchester
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.
Rayleigh
The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of the smallest and certainly most unusual 'council houses' in Britain.
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Colchester
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Address
Pleshey, Chelmsford, EssexTelephone
+44 (0)1245 360239Chelmsford
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the picturesque village of Pleshey.
Epping
Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly sited on a ridge overlooking its landscaped parkland. The mansion and gardens are situated on a site of ancient human habitation.
ONGAR
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a quiet location, with Tudor chancel and Crusaders grave. A supposed resting place for St Edmund’s body.
Address
Rangers Road, Chingford, London, E4 7QHTelephone
020 7332 1911Chingford
A timber framed hunting grandstand built for Henry VIII in a beautiful part of Epping Forest with ancient oaks, fine views and activities for children. Next door, The View showcases the Forest, designed to appeal to all ages. Entry is free.
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Address
New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1TYTelephone
+44 (0)1245 294498Chelmsford
This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of special interest are "The Tree of Life" painting, a woven altar frontal and other contemporary works of art.
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Kings Head Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EETelephone
01255 502872Harwich
Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich. His house still exists today and after recent restoration is open to visitors on request.
Colchester
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
Colchester
Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station just off the Maldon Road roundabout is probably the earliest known Christian church in Britain.
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