
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Braintree.
Built by the de Hedingham family in the 12th century, Churchponds, Castle Hedingham, is remembered as part of the historic landscape associated with the powerful Norman landowners who shaped the region. Its importance lies in its connection to the broader medieval estate and the nearby Hedingham Castle.
Places near here
Church Cottage Pump CottageListed building · 43 yd
St. Nicholas' Church, Castle HedinghamCastle, fort or tower · 56 yd
Tower, St. Nicholas' Church, Castle HedinghamCastle, fort or tower · 56 yd
Augusta HouseListed building · 59 yd
Part of Rushley Green woodForest or wood · 851 yd
Colne Valley RailwayMuseum · 1309 yd
Castle HedinghamHeritage attraction · 1366 yd
Kendallscroft GroveWood · 1.0 mi
Great Yeldham OakMemorial · 2.3 mi
MilestoneMonument or public art · 2.5 mi
Footpath to Hill FarmMountain or hill · 3.0 mi
Gestingthorpe Roman Villa (site of)Archaeological place · 3.3 miOther information
Photo: Oxyman · CC BY-SA 2.0