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Hellman's Cross

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

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Hellman's Cross

Lane to Great Canfield
Lane to Great Canfield Credit: Trevor Harris

Hellman's Cross is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Braintree, it is part of the Braintree District Council area. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, and farmland, providing a serene and tranquil setting.

Hellman's Cross is a tight-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. It encompasses a charming array of traditional English cottages and houses, many of which date back several centuries, adding to the village's historical charm. The architecture is predominantly of the Tudor and Georgian styles, with a few modern developments blending seamlessly into the landscape.

The village boasts a range of local amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a handful of small businesses. The local pub, The Cross Keys, is a popular gathering spot for both locals and visitors, serving traditional pub fare and a selection of beverages.

Hellman's Cross benefits from its proximity to the nearby town of Braintree, which offers a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, shopping centers, and leisure facilities. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with the A120 road providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Essex countryside, Hellman's Cross offers a charming and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful and quaint village lifestyle.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.843657/0.289331 or Grid Reference TL5718. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane to Great Canfield
Lane to Great Canfield
Gruesome relic at Hellman's Cross On the south side of the crossroad are these stocks and whipping post. The information plaque on the fencing reads: "These stocks were replaced by the Parish Council to commemorate the millennium 2000AD. The whipping post was also restored. Last recorded use of the stocks was in 1860 for a case of drunkenness. This is also the site where Elizabeth Abbot of Helmans, Great Canfield was burnt as a witch in 1683."
Gruesome relic at Hellman's Cross
On the south side of the crossroad are these stocks and whipping post. The information plaque on the fencing reads: "These stocks were replaced by the Parish Council to commemorate the millennium 2000AD. The whipping post was also restored. Last recorded use of the stocks was in 1860 for a case of drunkenness. This is also the site where Elizabeth Abbot of Helmans, Great Canfield was burnt as a witch in 1683."
Rodingbourne, Church End, Great Canfield The River Roding flows behind the house for which it is named.
Rodingbourne, Church End, Great Canfield
The River Roding flows behind the house for which it is named.
Pond near The Hall, Great Canfield Taken from the footpath which leads to High Roding and Highrodingbury Farm.
Pond near The Hall, Great Canfield
Taken from the footpath which leads to High Roding and Highrodingbury Farm.
Footpath and ruin by Great Canfield churchyard The footpath is Great Canfield 17, which takes a lengthy and rather meandering route across the parish. The ruin is of a structure of some size originally, this view is of the short side of a rectangle which extends away from the view and, according to an 1870s map, once extended forwards as well.
Footpath and ruin by Great Canfield churchyard
The footpath is Great Canfield 17, which takes a lengthy and rather meandering route across the parish. The ruin is of a structure of some size originally, this view is of the short side of a rectangle which extends away from the view and, according to an 1870s map, once extended forwards as well.
Footpath Great Canfield 17 Or an approximation to its course, the view here does not seem to quite match with the sign in the opposite direction seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7373699">TL5918 : Footpath and ruin by Great Canfield churchyard</a>.
Footpath Great Canfield 17
Or an approximation to its course, the view here does not seem to quite match with the sign in the opposite direction seen in TL5918 : Footpath and ruin by Great Canfield churchyard.
Footpath Great Canfield 17 The footpath takes a lengthy and rather meandering route across the parish. This part runs from by the church across the small Roding to Green Street.
Footpath Great Canfield 17
The footpath takes a lengthy and rather meandering route across the parish. This part runs from by the church across the small Roding to Green Street.
Footbridge on footpath Great Canfield 17 Across a branch of the River Roding, small this far up.
Footbridge on footpath Great Canfield 17
Across a branch of the River Roding, small this far up.
Footpath Great Canfield 17 The footpath takes a lengthy and rather meandering route across the parish. This part runs from by the church to Green Street, just beyond the far hedge.
Footpath Great Canfield 17
The footpath takes a lengthy and rather meandering route across the parish. This part runs from by the church to Green Street, just beyond the far hedge.
Great Canfield church, north side St. Mary's is a grade I listed building, 12th century and later.
Great Canfield church, north side
St. Mary's is a grade I listed building, 12th century and later.
Great Canfield church St. Mary's is a grade I listed building, 12th century and later.
Great Canfield church
St. Mary's is a grade I listed building, 12th century and later.
Great Canfield church St. Mary's is a grade I listed building, 12th century and later.
Great Canfield church
St. Mary's is a grade I listed building, 12th century and later.
Road junction at Taverners Green With the lane called Crabbs Green on the left ahead.
Road junction at Taverners Green
With the lane called Crabbs Green on the left ahead.
On the lane to Broomshawbury Looking north here with the fingerpost for Boxley Lane just visible in the centre ahead.
On the lane to Broomshawbury
Looking north here with the fingerpost for Boxley Lane just visible in the centre ahead.
House north of Broomshawbury Taken from just outside the private entrance to Broomshawbury Farm.
House north of Broomshawbury
Taken from just outside the private entrance to Broomshawbury Farm.
Field and copse near Woolard's Ash Taken on the lane to Broomshawbury,
Field and copse near Woolard's Ash
Taken on the lane to Broomshawbury,
St. Mary's church, Great Canfield, Essex Apart from the 15th century belfry, the church is essentially Norman. The best feature of the church is a wall painting of the Virgin and Child, dated 1250 and said to be one of the best examples in the country. Close to the church is the remains of a motte and bailey castle.
St. Mary's church, Great Canfield, Essex
Apart from the 15th century belfry, the church is essentially Norman. The best feature of the church is a wall painting of the Virgin and Child, dated 1250 and said to be one of the best examples in the country. Close to the church is the remains of a motte and bailey castle.
Country road near Great Canfield, Essex
Country road near Great Canfield, Essex
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Hellman's Cross is located at Grid Ref: TL5718 (Lat: 51.843657, Lng: 0.289331)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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Public Bookcase
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Post Box
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The Peace Oak
Historic: memorial
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