
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Braintree.
The lych gate at St Mary's Church, Gestingthorpe, was built in the 19th century, likely during a period of church restoration or expansion. It is a simple Gothic Revival structure, reflecting the architectural style popular during the Victorian era, and serves as a traditional entrance feature to the churchyard.
Places near here
St Mary's Church, Gestingthorpe, EssexChurch, cross or graveyard · 1 yd
Church of St Mary the VirginListed building · 310 yd
Footpath to Hill FarmMountain or hill · 779 yd
Gestingthorpe Roman Villa (site of)Archaeological place · 1426 yd
Southern edge of Ridley's WoodForest or wood · 1.0 mi
Western edge of Ridley's WoodForest or wood · 1.1 mi
Rosemary Farm, Castle HedinghamCastle, fort or tower · 2.1 mi
Scotch Pasture, Castle HedinghamCastle, fort or tower · 2.2 mi
Castle HedinghamHeritage attraction · 2.9 mi
Colne Valley RailwayMuseum · 3.0 mi
Great Yeldham OakMemorial · 3.4 mi
Footpath to Hickford HillMountain or hill · 3.4 miOther information
Photo: Doreen Cuthbert · CC BY-SA 2.0