Clingoe Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Colchester

England

Clingoe Hill Wood

Churn Wood, Essex A small track heading south through bluebells in Churn Wood. — Churn Wood, Essex Credit: Rebecca A Wills

Clingoe Hill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. The woodland is nestled between the villages of Clavering and Langley, making it easily accessible for visitors from nearby areas.

The wood is primarily composed of ancient woodland, displaying a diverse range of flora and fauna. Its dense canopy of tall trees, including oak, beech, and birch, provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the forest floor during the spring, creating a stunning display of vibrant colors.

Clingoe Hill Wood is home to a rich array of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Deer and other mammals also roam the wood, adding to the natural charm of the area.

Visitors can explore the woodland through a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the surroundings. There are picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing ideal spots for nature enthusiasts to relax and enjoy a picnic amidst the scenic backdrop.

Clingoe Hill Wood also holds historical significance as it was once part of a medieval deer park. The remnants of ancient earthworks and ditches can still be seen today, reminding visitors of the area's past.

Overall, Clingoe Hill Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a unique opportunity to connect with nature and explore the beauty of the Essex countryside.

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Clingoe Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.881686/0.94459326 or Grid Reference TM0224. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Churn Wood, Essex

A small track heading south through bluebells in Churn Wood.

Rebecca A Wills

Crockleford Hill, Essex

Looking across ploughed farmland towards a small copse near Crockleford Hill.

Rebecca A Wills

Lots of vans, Colchester

Roy Hughes

Joining the main line from the Colchester Town chord

Roy Hughes

TS Colne Light

Sea Cadets Training Ship has been moored at the Hythe Quay for many years. Commercial operations at the dock have now effectively ceased

Glyn Baker

Wivenhoe Park (University of Essex Buildings)

The central block in the photo carries (I believe) the transmitting aerials for local station SGR Colchester. The block in the foreground carries transmitting aerials for a low power TV relay covering parts of Colchester (out of shot).

Hythe in 1975

This is a picture of Hythe Colchester taken in 1975 when it was still operating as an active dock. The grain was being loaded at Huslers Grain and Silage Company.

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Coldock 1975

This is a picture of the Coldock (The Colchester Dock Transport Company) grain silo and cranes. The picture was taken in 1975 as part of a CSE project. The picture was taken looking downstream. You can see the view thirty-two years on at TM0223 : Coldock Revisited.

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Cannock Mill, Old Heath

There has been a mill on this site in Old Heath Colchester since the 14th century. The current mill is a nineteenth century structure, now a tropical fish and aquatics shop. A fuller history may be found at Link

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Tin Tabernacle in Old Heath

This corrugated iron chapel in Old Heath Colchester is a Congregational Church dating from 1869

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Sir Charles Lucas Arts College

Comprehensive School named after the leader of the Royalist Army during the siege of Colchester in the English Civil War.

Angela Tuff

Wivenhoe Fire Station

in Colchester Road opposite Vine Drive

Roger W Haworth

Cottages

In Clacton Road, Elmstead there are these faintly Dutch style cottages and two other identical buildings within 500 metres in either direction. They may well have been cottages for the workers on the Wivenhoe Park, TM0224 estate. (That is the stately home painted by John Constable not the ugly tower blocks of the university which now occupy the site.)

Roger W Haworth

St Johns Ambulance Station

This is the St Johns Ambulance Station and Garage in Greensted Rd Colchester

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St. Leonard's church, Hythe, Essex

Hythe is no longer a village as Colchester has swallowed it up. It still has a few interesting old buildings, which includes this 14th century church.

Robert Edwards

St. Andrew's church, Greenstead, Essex

About fifty years ago, Greenstead still had a village feel about it, but now it has been swallowed up by the ever growing town of Colchester. The church is Norman with a 16th century tower and a 19th century south aisle. The Norman builders re-used Roman brick, which must have been in abundance in Colchester.

Robert Edwards

Wivenhoe House Conference Centre

This is Wivenhoe House conference centre; part of Essex University. The house was built in 1758 and remodelled in 1816 it was used by the military including the SAS during WW2 and became part of Essex University in 1964. For more history and current info see Link

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