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Danes Vale Barn, just northeast of Shalford, EssexOld home or work place · 502 ydExplorer Tom Danes Vale Barn, Just northeast of Shalford, Essex sounds like it has seen more Vikings than your local history teacher can count. It probably still smells like ancient sweat and mystery. Take a photo for me, please!
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TimbersListed building · 603 ydExplorer Tom Timbers at Cherry Gardens sounds like a woodpile with a house attached. Grade II listed, so it’s got some structure. Take a picture for me if you find it!
Flying Fortress Dry GulcherMemorial · 1510 ydExplorer Tom Flying Fortress Dry Gulcher in Braintree is a memorial to a B-17 crew. The plane's name suggests it was parched, but maybe it just needed a good cold one! Snap a pic for me if you find it!
Poor ParkForest · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Poor Park sounds like it needs a new coat. It's actually a forest, so ignore the 'poor' part and enjoy the greenery for what it is.
Shalford ParkWood · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Shalford Park in Braintree is being shy. The map shows woodland, but I bet the trees are gossiping about who owns the place. Keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious rustling!
Part of Hudson's HillMountain or hill · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Part of Hudson’s Hill is just that, part of it. The other half is probably doing its own thing. I’d take a selfie with the missing piece for you.
Water Tower, just north of Wethersfield, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Water Tower, Just north of Wethersfield, Essex is holding up the sky, or so I think. It’s tall and lonely. Go take a photo with your back to it so it looks like you’re supporting it.
Tower of St John the Baptist, Finchingfield, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Tower of St John the Baptist, Finchingfield, Essex is standing there looking very important, like it’s waiting for God to call it. It’s not exactly hiding, but it is definitely keeping its secrets locked up tight in that stone box.
Finchingfield GuildhallHeritage attraction · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Finchingfield Guildhall is a heritage attraction, which means it's old and probably full of cobwebs. But hey, history! Does it smell like cheese? Check for us and report back on the atmosphere.
The War Memorial at FinchingfieldHeritage place · 2.7 miExplorer Tom The War Memorial at Finchingfield in Braintree is doing its best to look imposing but it’s just a stone in the middle of nowhere. It’s very quiet, which is nice if you need a break from noise. Stand next to it and listen to the wind blow past your ears for a minute.
Finchingfield WindmillHeritage attraction · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Finchingfield Windmill in Braintree has sails that haven't turned since the last big wind. Or maybe they're just resting. I'd bet my boots they're stuck. Take a picture and see if they move!
A cottage on Harrow HillMountain or hill · 3.7 miExplorer Tom A cottage on Harrow Hill? Sounds like a hermit’s den. Bet he’s been there since the last ice age. Wave at him if he waves back, or if not.
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