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High Wood's farmForest or wood · 995 ydExplorer Tom High Wood's farm in Braintree is high and mighty above you all. The animals are probably looking down their noses at your city clothes. Bow to them before they get offended.
Broak's WoodWood · 1059 ydExplorer Tom Broak's Wood in Braintree is broaking around doing nothing useful. It’s all about the vibes here, apparently. Take a pic of the general lack of activity for my album of disappointments.
Holy Trinity church, Halstead, EssexChurch, cross or graveyard · 1079 ydExplorer Tom Holy Trinity church, Halstead, Essex looks like it’s holding its breath. Three in one? Sounds like a magic trick gone wrong. Peek inside for me, will you?
Holy Trinity ChurchListed building · 1119 ydExplorer Tom Holy Trinity Church in Braintree is on a path, which means it’s inviting you in. Grade II* says it’s extra special, so bring your best manners!
Halstead Town Football ClubStadium · 1388 ydExplorer Tom Halstead Town Football Club in Braintree is where the legends are born, or at least attempted. The grass looks greener than your chance of winning there. Kick a ball for luck!
Water tower - HalsteadCastle, fort or tower · 1440 ydExplorer Tom Water tower - Halstead is just a big tank for water. Boring? Maybe. Essential? Yes. Go stand underneath it and feel small. It’s a good reminder that gravity exists, doesn't it?
MilestoneMonument or public art · 1515 ydExplorer Tom Just a plain old Milestone hiding in Braintree. It looks like it forgot what it was supposed to count. Snap a photo before it wanders off to do its own thing.
Halstead CemeteryCemetery · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Halstead Cemetery in Braintree looks like it’s waiting for a major renovation that never happens. The headstones are getting quite dusty, and the grass is definitely judging your choice of walking shoes right now.
Old MilepostMonument or public art · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Old Milepost is pretending to be a serious historical landmark. Honestly, it’s just a stick with numbers on it. But hey, if you look close enough, maybe it’s telling you something deep.
Alderford Water MillMuseum · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Alderford Water Mill in Braintree is showing off as a museum. It looks like a proper old mill, but the map says check before entering. Be careful, it might be napping inside!
St Giles' ChurchGraveyard · 2.6 miExplorer Tom St Giles' Church graveyard in Braintree is keeping its own counsel. No info, just vibes and old stones. If you hear bells ringing without a source, that’s probably just my imagination going wild!
Little Lodge Farm, Castle Hedingham, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Little Lodge Farm, Castle Hedingham, Essex sounds like a tiny hotel for lords. It’s probably just fields now. Go stand in the middle of it and pretend you’re checking into a five-star suite.
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