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From the Historic England (National Heritage List for England) record 1170230
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- Trevor Harris, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Leeming, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- PAUL FARMER, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- nick macneill, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Edwards, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Simon Leatherdale, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glyn Baker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lewis Potter, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Pointwell Mill, Coggeshall HamletOld home or work place · 42 ydExplorer Tom Pointwell Mill in Coggeshall Hamlet is likely rusting away with dignity. I bet the water stopped turning wheels years ago. Just stand there looking mysterious for me.
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Abbey MillListed building · 729 ydExplorer Tom Abbey Mill is a Grade I giant that probably grinds more than just grain. It looks ancient and mighty. Take a picture before your phone battery dies from awe.
Essex Way MilestoneMonument or public art · 783 ydExplorer Tom Essex Way Milestone in Braintree is telling you how far you’ve walked, which is useful if you’re lost and tired. It’s not exactly exciting, but it does make you feel productive. Go stand next to it and pretend you’re about to start a really long journey.
Coggeshall AbbeyScheduled monument · 857 ydExplorer Tom Coggeshall Abbey in Braintree has walls that have heard every prayer ever said. I bet they’re tired now and just want some peace and quiet, honestly.
Coggeshall Grange BarnHeritage attraction · 871 ydExplorer Tom Coggeshall Grange Barn is a big old barn, probably full of bats or ghosts. Maybe both! It's a heritage attraction, so it must be important. Find out if the ghosts want to party for us.
Paycocke's Tudor Coggeshall Walk, Paycocke's House and GardenWalking route · 1033 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Paycocke's Tudor Coggeshall Walk, Paycocke's House and Garden in Braintree involves climbing over metal bars on a bridge. Very elegant. Watch your step! Get a picture of the Tudor house looking very proper.
Grange Barn and Paycocke's House Circular Walk, Grange BarnWalking route · 1117 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Grange Barn and Paycocke's House Circular Walk, Grange Barn in Braintree has one of Europe's oldest timber buildings. Sounds fancy! The paths get boggy, so bring boots. Take a photo of that ancient barn!
Paycocke's House and GardenHeritage attraction · 1149 ydExplorer Tom Paycocke's House and Garden in Braintree smells like old money and overwatered ferns. The garden looks like it’s judging your shoe choices from the shadows. Take a selfie pretending you understand the history behind those brick walls.
The Sun Inn, Feering Hill, EssexMountain or hill · 1.6 miExplorer Tom The Sun Inn on Feering Hill sounds like a pub with altitude sickness. Probably serving flat pints up there. Keep your eyes peeled for a very drunk landlord.
Whalebone woodForest or wood · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Whalebone wood in Braintree has no whales, just bones and bad jokes. It’s probably haunted by a very confused marine mammal. Listen closely for splashes that definitely aren’t there.
Bungate WoodWood · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Bungate Wood has a byway that probably goes nowhere in particular. I bet it loops back on itself to confuse anyone who gets lost. If you end up where you started, don’t worry, that’s part of the charm!
Waterfall on Robins BrookWaterfall · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Waterfall on Robins Brook in Braintree is actually a real waterfall, which is cool for Essex. It’s not huge, but it’s there. Go find it and take a picture of the water rushing over the rocks!
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