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- Glyn Baker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trevor Harris, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Doreen Cuthbert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Robin Webster, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jonathan Billinger, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oxyman, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
- Mike Quinn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Footpath to Hill FarmMountain or hill · 248 ydExplorer Tom Footpath to Hill Farm is basically a rumor. You walk, you might arrive, you might meet a cow. That cow will judge your life choices. Enjoy!
Gestingthorpe Roman Villa (site of)Archaeological place · 454 ydExplorer Tom Gestingthorpe Roman Villa (site of) is basically a garden that thinks it’s ancient Rome. There’s probably not much left except some bricks and a lot of grass. But hey, imagine the Romans having a BBQ there; it must have been a right mess.
St Mary's Church, Gestingthorpe, EssexChurch, cross or graveyard · 981 ydExplorer Tom St Mary's in Gestingthorpe is looking serene and a bit smug. It’s probably listening to the wind tell secrets. Keep your voice down so you don’t wake up the history inside.
The Lych Gate, St Mary's Church, GestingthorpeChurch, cross or graveyard · 981 ydExplorer Tom The Lych Gate at Gestingthorpe is guarding the door like it’s a castle. It’s probably checking IDs for angels. Just smile and nod, don’t make it work too hard for you.
Children's playground1324 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in Braintree smells like old rubber and adventure. Rumour says a dragon sleeps under the sandpit. Keep your eyes peeled, mate!
Parsonage WoodForest · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Parsonage Wood in Braintree sounds like it’s hiding a vicar who forgot to lock his door. Legend says he’s still in there, muttering sermons at the squirrels. Wave hello if you see him!
Southern edge of Ridley's WoodForest or wood · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Southern edge of Ridley's Wood in Braintree is probably where the trees go to gossip. I heard a badger was holding court there last Tuesday, so keep your ears peeled and your camera ready!
Churchponds, Castle HedinghamCastle, fort or tower · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Churchponds, Castle Hedingham is basically a pond with a religious complex. It’s probably full of frogs who think they’re angels. Go have a peek and see if any of them are wearing halos or just really damp feathers.
Interior, St. Nicholas' Church, Castle HedinghamCastle, fort or tower · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Interior, St. Nicholas' Church, Castle Hedingham smells like old dust and bad decisions. Don’t get too cozy in those pews; some of them have been sitting there since the Middle Ages and they’ve got stories to tell.
Memorial Hall GardenGarden · 3.1 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.Explorer Tom Memorial Hall Garden in Braintree is dedicated to people who likely never liked gardening. They might have hidden their wills in the soil. Check near the benches for any dusty papers.
Waterfall, Sudbury Mill streamWaterfall · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Waterfall, Sudbury Mill stream has caught my eye in Babergh. I bet a waterfall with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
St. Gregory's Church, Sudbury - inscribed stoneAncient stone or rock art · 3.4 miExplorer Tom St. Gregory's Church, Sudbury - inscribed stone has caught my eye in Babergh. I bet a ancient stone or rock art with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
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