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The town square in Clun, South Shropshire

Clun

in the county of Shropshire

St John the Baptist Church

Stokesay

in the county of Shropshire

Pictures of Writtle

in the county of Essex
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About Writtle

This is an ancient area, ringed with beautiful parklands and historic forests which were once the hunting ground of Kings. Writtle was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and is the largest parish in Essex. At the time of King Harold it was a royal manor passing to William the Conqueror, and later it became one of King John's hunting lodges.

Today, Writtle is a charming combination of houses of all styles with a concentration of lovely Tudor buildings lying close to All Saints Church, a beautiful stone building with a robust clock tower, which dates around 13th-century. Looking around one immediately senses that this is a prosperous area, the well manicured lawns surrounded by decorative flower beds speak of gentility and care. It is therefore not surprising to spot a 'best kept Essex village' sign close to the war memorial on picturesque Writtle Green.

Hyland House, one of Writtle's major attractions, is a magnificent neo-classical Grade II listed mansion set in over 600 acres of glorious parkland. The house is used for a wide variety of functions, including weddings and provides an atmospheric venue for outdoor musical concerts and theatrical productions held here during the months of summer. For 2005 the Scouting movement will be holding its European Jamboree in the grounds of Hyland House during late July and early August. Both house and parkland are open to visitors.

With several pubs, all of which offer a warm welcome to visitors, and close to the Rivers Wid and Cam, Writtle offers a pleasant place in which to spend a few delightful hours or to use as a base for exploring Chelmsford and the picturesque estuaries along the River Blackwater.

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Danbury (6 Pictures) in the county of Essex

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction E of Writtle)

Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist...

Chipping Ongar Main Street, Essex

Chipping Ongar (5 Pictures) in the county of Essex

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction W of Writtle)

Chipping Ongar is a pleasing town, it is within easy driving distance of Waltham Abbey and is surrounded by several places of interest...

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Canal

Maldon (143 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction E of Writtle)

A fine old town, beautifully set on a ridge above the Blackwater, with views across Northey Island and Osea Island...

Epping, Essex

Epping (8 Pictures) in the county of Essex

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction W of Writtle)

Queen Elizabeth 1st was a frequent visitor to Epping. It was in 1575 on a visit to Thomas Heneage at Copped Hall that the Queen costituted him Clerk of the Market with his heirs forever, she also granted further market rights...

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Bishop's Stortford (5 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Hertfordshire

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NW of Writtle)

There are many interesting places to visit including St.Michael's Church which is exceptionally spacious and has a spire that can been seen for miles around...

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Hylands house, Hylands park, Chelmsford, Essex

Hylands Park (8 Pictures)

(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)

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Lake in Danbury Park, Chelmsford, Essex, at dusk

Danbury Park Country Park (9 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E)

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Hyde Hall RHS Garden (45 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)

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Weald Country Park (3 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW)

At almost 500 acres and once a deer park used for hunting by the Abbots of Waltham in around 1063, Weald Park has plenty of.....

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Hatfield Forest Country Park (6 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW)

An ancient royal hunting ground, designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve...

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Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SE)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

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Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction SE)

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