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- Glyn Baker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trevor Harris, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Doreen Cuthbert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Keith Evans, 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
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Robert Edwards, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bikeboy, 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.
Roman villa 480m south east of Hill FarmScheduled monument · 498 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Roman villa 480m south east of Hill Farm is where Romans went to relax. Probably had better heating than you do now. Go find their bathhouse and imagine the steam, brah!
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.
Gestingthorpe Village SignPublic artwork · 1323 ydExplorer Tom Gestingthorpe Village Sign in Braintree is being incredibly shy about its past. Nothing written down, just pure mystery. I suspect it’s actually a portal to another dimension. Peek inside carefully.
Children's playground1324 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer 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!
Stour Valley Path part 2Walking route · 2.5 miComputer-made picture
St. Nicholas' Church, Castle Hedingham, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 3.1 miExplorer Tom St. Nicholas' Church, Castle Hedingham, Essex is where people go to pray. The bells might be rusty now. Go ring them if you can, just don’t scare the bats living in the tower, brah!
Castle Hedingham United Reformed ChurchGraveyard · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Castle Hedingham United Reformed Church in Braintree is guarding its graveyard like a dragon hoards gold, except the gold is just old bones. The pews look comfy enough for a quick, spooky afternoon siesta.
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