France Grove

Wood, Forest in Essex Braintree

England

France Grove

Barn conversions on Lower Stoke Road This narrow lane leads to Stoke-by-Clare, just over the county boundary in Suffolk. The map names this little settlement Stours - and it is on the southern side of the valley of the River Stour. The sun was low in the sky on a sparkling day in late November. — Barn conversions on Lower Stoke Road Credit: John Sutton

France Grove is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated in a scenic area known for its woodlands and forests, this charming village offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents. With a population of around 500 people, France Grove is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere.

Surrounded by lush greenery and natural beauty, the village is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat. The woodlands and forests that envelop France Grove provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, and birdwatching. The village also boasts several well-maintained parks and gardens, perfect for recreational activities and family outings.

In terms of amenities, France Grove offers a range of services to cater to the needs of its residents. The village has a small convenience store, a post office, and a local pub, which serves as a social hub for the community. Additionally, there is a primary school within the village, ensuring that families with young children have easy access to education.

France Grove is well-connected to the surrounding areas via a network of roads, making it easily accessible by car. The nearby town of Essex provides further amenities, including shops, supermarkets, and healthcare facilities. For those seeking a slower pace of life and a close connection to nature, France Grove offers a peaceful and picturesque setting in the heart of Essex's woodlands and forests.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.053379/0.53078064 or Grid Reference TL7342. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barn conversions on Lower Stoke Road This narrow lane leads to Stoke-by-Clare, just over the county boundary in Suffolk. The map names this little settlement Stours - and it is on the southern side of the valley of the River Stour. The sun was low in the sky on a sparkling day in late November.

Barn conversions on Lower Stoke Road

This narrow lane leads to Stoke-by-Clare, just over the county boundary in Suffolk. The map names this little settlement Stours - and it is on the southern side of the valley of the River Stour. The sun was low in the sky on a sparkling day in late November.

Barns at Ashen Hall Brilliant sunlight, intense colour and long shadows on a cloudless day in late November. The road is Hollow Lane, which links Ashen and Clare.

Barns at Ashen Hall

Brilliant sunlight, intense colour and long shadows on a cloudless day in late November. The road is Hollow Lane, which links Ashen and Clare.

Stoke-by-Clare: houses on the west side of The Green The thatched cottages are Grade II listed timber-framed buildings dating from the 17th or 18th century.

Stoke-by-Clare: houses on the west side of The Green

The thatched cottages are Grade II listed timber-framed buildings dating from the 17th or 18th century.

Stoke-by-Clare: sloping fields north of the village Looking uphill from the footpath which begins on the north side of The Green.

Stoke-by-Clare: sloping fields north of the village

Looking uphill from the footpath which begins on the north side of The Green.

Stoke-by-Clare: on the north side of The Green Some of a number of Grade II listed 17th-century timber-framed thatched houses in the village.

Stoke-by-Clare: on the north side of The Green

Some of a number of Grade II listed 17th-century timber-framed thatched houses in the village.

Stoke-by-Clare: across The Green A crisp and cloudless morning in late November.

Stoke-by-Clare: across The Green

A crisp and cloudless morning in late November.

Stoke-by-Clare: Tavern Cottage Until 1976 this was The Railway Tavern. Stoke-by-Clare station, on the long-closed Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley line, was nearby, on the other side of the main road. It is now a private house.

Stoke-by-Clare: Tavern Cottage

Until 1976 this was The Railway Tavern. Stoke-by-Clare station, on the long-closed Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley line, was nearby, on the other side of the main road. It is now a private house.

Stoke-by-Clare: where the railway once ran The modern pink house stands on what was, until 1967, the trackbed of the Colchester-Cambridge Stour Valley railway. Stoke-by-Clare station was behind the camera, on the other side of the main road. The building is now a private house. The cottages on the right of this picture, behind the silver car, are Railway Terrace.

Robert Walden&#039;s <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2019292">TL7443 : Disused railway 1972</a> shows the same scene five years after the line closed, when the trackbed across The Green had already been reclaimed.

Stoke-by-Clare: where the railway once ran

The modern pink house stands on what was, until 1967, the trackbed of the Colchester-Cambridge Stour Valley railway. Stoke-by-Clare station was behind the camera, on the other side of the main road. The building is now a private house. The cottages on the right of this picture, behind the silver car, are Railway Terrace. Robert Walden's TL7443 : Disused railway 1972 shows the same scene five years after the line closed, when the trackbed across The Green had already been reclaimed.

Stoke-by-Clare: allotments A cloudless morning in late November.

Stoke-by-Clare: allotments

A cloudless morning in late November.

Stoke-by-Clare: The Street Looking towards Haverhill and Cambridge on a cloudless late-November morning. These are some of the many Grade II and II* historic houses in the village.

Stoke-by-Clare: The Street

Looking towards Haverhill and Cambridge on a cloudless late-November morning. These are some of the many Grade II and II* historic houses in the village.

Stoke-by-Clare: Green Farmhouse Green Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed 18th-century house, &quot;probably with an earlier core and rear&quot; according to the listing text. Colours were intense on a bright late-November morning.

Stoke-by-Clare: Green Farmhouse

Green Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed 18th-century house, "probably with an earlier core and rear" according to the listing text. Colours were intense on a bright late-November morning.

Wixoe: snowdrops and aconites on the verge The C17-C18 timber-framed thatched house in the middle distance is Grade II listed.

Wixoe: snowdrops and aconites on the verge

The C17-C18 timber-framed thatched house in the middle distance is Grade II listed.

Wixoe: The Old School The former village school, at the eastern end of the village.

Wixoe: The Old School

The former village school, at the eastern end of the village.

Wixoe: The Gate Lodge and a former railway bridge The Gate Lodge to Floriston Hall dates from the early 19th century, has pointed Gothick windows and is Grade II listed. There is a glimpse of the 19th-century Hall, also Grade II listed, through the railway arch. The bridge carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley Line until the Shelford to Sudbury section closed in 1967.

Wixoe: The Gate Lodge and a former railway bridge

The Gate Lodge to Floriston Hall dates from the early 19th century, has pointed Gothick windows and is Grade II listed. There is a glimpse of the 19th-century Hall, also Grade II listed, through the railway arch. The bridge carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley Line until the Shelford to Sudbury section closed in 1967.

Wixoe: once a railway cutting This overgrown cutting was, until the Sudbury to Shelford section closed in 1967, part of the Colchester-Cambridge (ahead) Stour Valley route.

Wixoe: once a railway cutting

This overgrown cutting was, until the Sudbury to Shelford section closed in 1967, part of the Colchester-Cambridge (ahead) Stour Valley route.

Wixoe: Church View Bright sunlight and deep shadows on a fine February morning.

Wixoe: Church View

Bright sunlight and deep shadows on a fine February morning.

Wixoe: Church Terrace Houses west of the church.

Wixoe: Church Terrace

Houses west of the church.

Wixoe: The Old Rectory &quot;A C17 timber-framed and plastered house altered in the C18 and later. Two storeys. The windows are mainly casements. A C20 door has a lattice porch and a double-hung sash window above, with architrave and pediment&quot; (Grade II listing text).

Wixoe: The Old Rectory

"A C17 timber-framed and plastered house altered in the C18 and later. Two storeys. The windows are mainly casements. A C20 door has a lattice porch and a double-hung sash window above, with architrave and pediment" (Grade II listing text).

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France Grove is located at Grid Ref: TL7342 (Lat: 52.053379, Lng: 0.53078064)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Braintree

Police Authority: Essex

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