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From the Historic England (National Heritage List for England) record 1168640
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- Robert Edwards, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Geographer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Bikeboy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robin Webster, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oxyman, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- PAUL FARMER, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trevor Wright, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Bulford Mill, Black Notley, EssexOld home or work place · 111 ydExplorer Tom Bulford Mill, Black Notley, Essex is pretending to be quiet, but I bet the old water wheel is judging us. It probably grinds more than just grain these days, maybe regrets. Snap a picture for me!
The Post OfficeListed building · 517 ydExplorer Tom The Post Office in Braintree is hiding its letters from everyone. A Grade II listed box? Cheeky! It’s probably full of love letters and bills. Wave at the black pillar, will ya?
Children's playground550 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in Braintree has a swing that swings by itself. I swear I saw a ghost on it last Tuesday. Take a photo for proof!
War memorialMemorial · 1184 ydExplorer Tom War memorial in Black Notley, Braintree, is keeping quiet about its heroes. Just a nameless marker on the map. If you see any poppies growing nearby, that’s a good sign of respect!
Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's ChurchScheduled monument · 1272 ydExplorer Tom Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's Church in Braintree is right next to the graves! Spooky combo for a Tuesday afternoon walk.
Brain Valley Park play areaChildren's playground · 1.0 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Brain Valley Park play area in Braintree sounds like a place where brains go to die of boredom. Definitely check the sandpit for lost earrings. Bring me back one if you find a shiny one.
Braintree Freeport StationHeritage place · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Braintree Freeport Station in Braintree looks like it hasn’t seen a train since the dinosaurs went extinct. It’s all empty platforms and echoing silence that makes your head spin. Stand on the platform and shout 'hello' just to hear the echo bounce back.
Bendy footpath between Braintree Freeport Station and Freeport BraintreeHeritage place · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Bendy footpath between Braintree Freeport Station and Freeport Braintree is doing its best impression of a snake trying to cross the road. It winds around for no obvious reason, probably just to keep you guessing. Follow it until your legs start complaining about the lack of straight lines!
Cressing War MemorialMemorial · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Cressing War Memorial in Braintree is dedicated to freedom and right. It has a lovely inscription about love and laying down lives. Stand there for a minute and feel the weight of history!
Water Tower, close to CressingCastle, fort or tower · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Water Tower, Close to Cressing is standing guard over the water supply. It’s tall and cylindrical, like a giant pencil. Go lean on it and see if it wobbles. If it does, run!
Cressing Temple BarnsVisitor information · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Cressing Temple Barns in Braintree looks old enough to tell you off. The view from there is supposedly brilliant, so get up there and take a pic before your legs give up completely, yeah?
Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, Essex is basically a giant wristwatch for the town. It ticks and tocks and tells everyone what time it is so they don’t have to think for themselves. Go check if it’s running late; I bet it is.
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