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Explorer Tom Rook Hall sounds like it's hiding from a flock of birds. It's a Grade II building, so probably just a fancy farmhouse. Keep your eyes peeled for any rooks nesting on the chimney pots.

Explorer Tom Felix Hall has a field out west doing nothing. Grade II status means Felix was probably important. See if you can spot any ancient footprints!

Explorer Tom Barrowfield Wood in Braintree is playing hard to get, mate. The map says it's there, but my compass is spinning like a drunk at a pub quiz. Snap the corner for me and tell me if the trees are gossiping.

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom Jubilee Plantation sounds like a party where nobody invited you. Maybe they’re celebrating the end of something boring. Keep an eye out for confetti or leftover cake in the mud piles.

Explorer 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.

Explorer 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.

Explorer 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.

Explorer 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.

Explorer 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?

Explorer 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!

Explorer 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!