Long Plantation

Wood, Forest in Essex Tendring

England

Long Plantation

View across the Stour estuary from The Walls at dusk Looking north-northwest. — View across the Stour estuary from The Walls at dusk Credit: Robert Lamb

Long Plantation is a picturesque village located in the county of Essex, England. Nestled within the heart of the county, the village is surrounded by lush woodlands and enchanting forests, creating a serene and idyllic setting.

The village takes its name from the vast plantation of tall trees that stretch across its landscape. These majestic trees, predominantly oak and beech, add to the natural beauty of the area and provide a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Long Plantation boasts a close-knit community, with a population of approximately 500 residents. The village exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly locals who take pride in their surroundings. The traditional architecture of the houses, built predominantly with locally sourced materials, adds to the charm of the village.

The village itself offers various amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a community hall, and a small convenience store. Additionally, the village has several well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and walkers.

Long Plantation benefits from its proximity to the nearby towns of Chelmsford and Colchester, which provide access to a wider range of services and facilities. The village is also well-connected to major transport links, with easy access to the A12 motorway and regular bus services.

Overall, Long Plantation is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, strong community spirit, and convenient location make it an ideal place to call home.

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Long Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.940059/1.0710854 or Grid Reference TM1131. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View across the Stour estuary from The Walls at dusk

Looking north-northwest.

Robert Lamb

View across the River Stour estuary from The Walls

Looking north-northwest.

Robert Lamb

View of St. Mary & St. Michael's Church in Mistley from The Walls

Looking south-southeast.

Robert Lamb

View of Mistley Towers from the village square

Looking north-northeast.

Robert Lamb

View of the EDME Malt Extract chimney towering above a house in Mistley from the village square

Looking south-southeast.

Robert Lamb

View of the fingerpost sign on a bench in the village square

Looks like a vehicle has crashed into the traditional fingerpost sign (as well as a nearby lamp post) on Mistley's village square and, rather ingeniously, the sign has been maintained by someone placing it on the nearby bench. Looking south-southwest.

Robert Lamb

Mistley, St Mary & St Michael

Dave Kelly

Old Milestone, B1352, High Street, Mistley

The milestone was originally located on the High Street, Mistley at TM 1181 3178. It was later moved against the wall of a building on Mistley Quay, see Link , then temporarily put in to store during property development, and has now been re-installed in the Swan Basin, High Street. Parish of Mistley (Tendring District), Carved stone post, originally erected in the 19th century. A replacement for the cast iron post that would later have been fitted to the milestone is located close by, see Link Inscription reads:- LXI / Colchester / 10 / Mistley : : (Harwich / 11) Milestone Society National ID: EX_COHH61

Bob Horlock

Replacement Milestone, B1352, High St, Mistley, Swan Basin

This milestone is located in the Swan Basin, against the far wall to the right of the original stone milestone EX_COHH61, Link. Parish of Mistley (Tendring District). It is a replacement for the original cast iron post, Bendall iron casting design, erected by the Essex Second District turnpike trust in the 19th century. Cast iron posts on this Colchester to Harwich route were made to be bolted on to the original stone milestones. Inscription reads:- HARWICH / 11 : : COLCHESTER / 10 : : MISTLEY / TO / LONDON / 61 : : BENDALL / IRON AND BRASS / FOUNDERS / PLOUGH AND MACHINE / MAKER / LAWFORD / ESSEX /1834 Milestone Society National ID: EX_COHH61AR

Bob Horlock

The Walls, Manningtree

Helen Steed

The Walls, Manningtree

Helen Steed

Mistley war memorial and Mistley Tower

Helen Steed

High Street, Manningtree

Helen Steed

Farmland by the Stour Estuary

N Chadwick

Saltmarshes

The River Stour is in East Anglia. It is 47 miles long and forms most of the county boundary between Suffolk to the north, and Essex to the south. It rises in eastern Cambridgeshire, passes to the east of Haverhill, through Cavendish, Bures, Sudbury, Nayland, Stratford St Mary, Dedham and flows through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It becomes tidal just before Manningtree in Essex and joins the North Sea at Harwich.

N Chadwick