Creeksea

Settlement in Essex Maldon

England

Creeksea

Old pontoons at Wallasea Marina These wooden pontoons, now beached, abandoned and decaying on the saltings, once formed part of the WW2 coastal defence booms in the wider Thames Estuary.
A few of the many hundreds originally deployed were repurposed at the end of hostilities to form a floating dock at Wallasea marina and remained in service for some years before being replaced with the current modern pontoon berths — Old pontoons at Wallasea Marina Credit: John Myers

Creeksea is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated on the north bank of the River Crouch, it is part of the wider district of Maldon. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

Creeksea is renowned for its rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. The area was once home to a Saxon settlement and later played a vital role in the wool trade during the medieval period. Today, remnants of its past can be seen in the form of historic buildings and landmarks scattered throughout the village.

One of the standout features of Creeksea is its stunning natural beauty. The River Crouch provides a picturesque backdrop, offering opportunities for leisurely walks along its banks or boat trips to explore the surrounding waterways. The village is also home to Creeksea Place Barns, a popular wedding venue and holiday accommodation, which adds to its charm.

The village is well-served by amenities, including a village hall, a local pub, and a golf course. The nearby town of Burnham-on-Crouch offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services, ensuring residents have easy access to everything they need.

Creeksea's location also makes it an ideal base for exploring the wider Essex region. With its close proximity to the coast and the stunning Dengie Peninsula, visitors can enjoy sandy beaches, nature reserves, and a variety of outdoor activities.

In summary, Creeksea is a small village in Essex that offers a peaceful setting, rich history, and natural beauty, making it an attractive destination for both residents and tourists.

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Creeksea Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.629625/0.79197 or Grid Reference TQ9396. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old pontoons at Wallasea Marina

These wooden pontoons, now beached, abandoned and decaying on the saltings, once formed part of the WW2 coastal defence booms in the wider Thames Estuary. A few of the many hundreds originally deployed were repurposed at the end of hostilities to form a floating dock at Wallasea marina and remained in service for some years before being replaced with the current modern pontoon berths

John Myers

Grapnells Farm

John Myers

War Memorial

Burnham-on-Crouch

John Myers

Burnham Yacht Harbour Marina

John Myers

Near Raymonds Farm

A view across farmland just north of Raymonds Farm. A section of farm track can be seen ahead.

Trevor Harris

Lagoon in Lion Creek Nature Reserve

The reserve, which is also an SSI, is run by Essex Wildlife Trust. This is a view from their Garon Hide. See also a slightly different view (looking east) from the same hide 12 years ago from contributor Glyn Baker: TQ9295 : View From Garon Hide

Trevor Harris

Church Hall sluice

Taken at the point where Paglesham Pool morphs into Paglesham Creek.

David Kemp

Footbridge at Church Hall sluice

Taken at the point where Paglesham Pool morphs into Paglesham Creek.

David Kemp

Paglesham Creek flood barrier

David Kemp

Burnham-on-Crouch Station

Towards Southminster

John Myers

Merit unloading at Baltic Wharf, Wallasea Island

General Cargo ship Merit, in from Riga with a load of timber. View from near Burnham Marina

John Myers

Creeksea Ferry Road

The causeway onto Wallasea Island underwater near the top of a 5.4 metre spring tide. The large majority of tides do not get high enough to cover the road so this is quite a rare occurrence.

John Myers

Stokes Hall No. 1 sluice

The Cliff, an exposure of London Clay once rich with fossils, can be seen ahead.

David Kemp

The Cliff

This is an exposure of London Clay cut by a meander of the river Crouch upstream of Burnham and once rich in fossils.

David Kemp

Elm Farm Sluice

David Kemp

All Saints, Creeksea - south elevation

The church was virtually reconstructed from scratch in 1878-9 by Frederic Chancellor using much of the material from the previous, much older church. He also used a variety of 'exotic' (i.e. non-local) stones from a variety of locations. The architectural style of the new church has been described as “an ornate, almost fruity Perpendicular Gothic”.

David Kemp