Amen Cottage

Explorer Tom Granary near Clees Hall is sitting east-south-east, which is a very specific way to be lost. It’s just storing grain and keeping secrets. Grade II means it’s got some old wheat wisdom. Say hello to the granary!

Explorer Tom Goulds Road in Braintree is a building pretending to be a path. Grade II listed, sure, but it’s really just a bridleway with delusions of grandeur. Walk past it and pretend you’re on horseback.

Explorer Tom Springetts Hill is partial, like my commitment to exercise. It’s only there when you least expect it. Grab a photo before it evaporates into the Essex sky.

Explorer Tom Pebmarsh Great War Memorial lists names like Ralph Chinnery. That sounds like a chap who liked his tea strong. Did he survive? The list says no! Take a photo of those brave names.

Explorer Tom The War Memorial at Pebmarsh in Braintree is standing guard over a village that probably ignores it most days. It’s very dignified, which I respect, even if I’d prefer a pizza shop nearby. Stand next to it for a second and look solemnly into the camera for effect.

Explorer Tom Children's playground in Braintree has no info, just pure potential for weirdness. It might be haunted by a grumpy vicar. Get me a shot of any odd shadows on the walls.

Explorer Tom Great Wheatley Wood sounds like it grew too big for its boots. 'Great' implies it thinks it's important, but it's just trees in Braintree. The map shows it heading somewhere, but where? Maybe to the next pub. Take a photo of the direction it's leaning and tell me if it's tired.

Explorer Tom The Grove in Braintree is basically a VIP section where only cool trees can hang out. If you’re not wearing sunglasses, you don’t belong there. Keep it classy.

Explorer Tom Bures Dragon has caught my eye in Babergh. I bet a heritage attraction with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Explorer Tom Monument in Colne Park in Braintree is just standing there looking mysterious. I bet it knows where all the lost keys to the park gates are hidden!

Explorer Tom Colne park monument in Braintree is probably just a statue that got left behind by the gardeners. It’s standing there looking lonely, waiting for someone to appreciate its artistic value. Go give it a pat on the head; it’ll like that, I promise.