Elms Plantation

Wood, Forest in Essex Uttlesford

England

Elms Plantation

Farmhouse at Elms Farm, Sewards End, Essex A date on the front of the house says 1696. — Farmhouse at Elms Farm, Sewards End, Essex Credit: Robert Edwards

Elms Plantation, located in Essex, England, is a historic and picturesque estate nestled in the heart of Wood Forest. With its rich history and stunning natural surroundings, this plantation has become a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts alike.

The plantation boasts a vast area of lush greenery, with towering elm trees dotting the landscape. These majestic trees, from which the plantation derives its name, provide a sense of tranquility and shade, creating a serene atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

The main house of Elms Plantation is a magnificent Georgian-style mansion that dates back to the 18th century. The elegant architecture and intricate detailing of the house showcase the opulence and grandeur of its past owners. The interior of the house has been meticulously preserved, allowing visitors to step back in time and experience the luxurious lifestyle of the plantation's former inhabitants.

Surrounding the main house are sprawling gardens and manicured lawns, which offer a delightful setting for leisurely strolls or picnics. The gardens are meticulously maintained, with a wide variety of flowers and plants adding vibrant colors to the landscape throughout the year.

Elms Plantation also features a charming pond, where visitors can enjoy a peaceful boat ride or observe the diverse wildlife that calls the area home. The plantation is home to numerous species of birds, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Elms Plantation offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. Guided tours of the mansion provide insights into its history and architecture, while the surrounding woodland trails offer opportunities for hiking and exploration.

Overall, Elms Plantation in Essex is a captivating destination that seamlessly combines history, natural beauty, and recreational activities, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a tranquil and immersive experience.

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Elms Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.03136/0.27541781 or Grid Reference TL5639. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmhouse at Elms Farm, Sewards End, Essex

A date on the front of the house says 1696.

Robert Edwards

St. James' church, Sewards End, Essex

Sewards End lies a short distance east of Saffron Walden. The road in the picture is the B.1053

Robert Edwards

Tesco at Saffron Walden, Essex

Robert Edwards

Dame Johanne Bradbury's School, Saffron Walden, Essex

Robert Edwards

Saffron Walden Police Station

Took this picture because it was such a beautiful building with a lovely design pattern in the bricks. It was just down the road from the British Boys School.

Trudi Barr

Saffron Walden - Queen Elizabeth Pub on Fairycroft Road

Took this picture because of the lovely portrait on the pub sign, plus it was my first experience with a 'free house' and I wanted to enquire as to what that meant. It turned out a lovely and interesting photo though, more than I expected, with the composition of sign, sky and palm tree on the roof.

Trudi Barr

Oakfield Cottage

Perfectly maintained.

Michael Chamberlain

Turn Right at the tree for Grimsditch Wood.

The aerial to the left is in TL 5735. The building on the horizon is Butlers Farm where Harcamlow Way passes to the Southwest.

Michael Chamberlain

Looking across the Harcamlow Way to Butlers Farm.

Trying to sneek up on 11 deer around the corner to the right.

Michael Chamberlain

11 deer.

Zooming through the haze.

Michael Chamberlain

Ponies at Redgate Farm

B and B here.

Michael Chamberlain

Aerial marks the trail.

Michael Chamberlain

Victorian drinking fountain, Saffron Walden

Jim Osley

The road to Ashdon (north-east of Saffron Walden)

A well used and open gated farm track joins the Ashdon road at the bottom of the hill (before the Redgate junction)

Robert Walden

Making your house stand out in De Vigier Avenue

Someone's decided to brighten up this rather drab road on the edge of Saffron Walden. David Hallam-Jones provided the following historical context to the name of the road. It is named after Swiss-born William de Vigier, who came to London in 1935 who invented the "Acrow prop". Apparently at first the old-fashioned builders preferred the established timber props, cut to fit for each job. However, the break for Vigier's adjustable props came when they were adopted by a few large builders, including McAlpines. By 1939, over 40,000 Acrow props were in use. Vigier’s company was named the Acrow Group, after his solicitor (Mr) A Crowe. Vigour adopted this name for his props as, like Kodak, it was an easily pronounceable neologism, with the additional advantage of appearing early in alphabetical lists. The nearby Ashdon Road Commercial Centre was formerly home to an Acrow factory.

Colin Bell

Oil processing plant

The land is fenced off with lots of hazard warning signs, and another contributor tells me this is probably processing and storing oil, perhaps for Stansted Airport.

Colin Bell