Hornestreet

Settlement in Essex Colchester

England

Hornestreet

Old Boundary Marker off Langham Lane, Langham MOD Boundary Marker southeast of Langham Lane, at the entrance to Boxted Airfield Museum, on the former Boxted airfield. Langham parish. While the airfield was used from 1943 to 1947, the Royal Observer Corps post was used from 1961 to 1991 and the marker will date after 1964. Reference <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.subbrit.org.uk/sites/langham-roc-post/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.subbrit.org.uk/sites/langham-roc-post/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.

Milestone Society National ID: EX_MODLAN01em — Old Boundary Marker off Langham Lane, Langham Credit: M Bardell

Hornestreet is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 20 miles northeast of London, it falls within the district of Brentwood. With a population of around 500 residents, Hornestreet is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and rural environment.

The village is characterized by its picturesque landscapes, surrounded by rolling hills and verdant farmlands. It benefits from its proximity to the neighboring Hutton Mount, a popular local attraction known for its scenic beauty and walking trails.

Hornestreet has a rich history, dating back to medieval times, and this is reflected in its architecture. The village features a charming mix of old and new buildings, with traditional thatched cottages standing alongside more modern houses. St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building, is a prominent landmark and a testament to the area's historical significance.

Despite its small size, Hornestreet boasts several amenities to cater to its residents. These include a local convenience store, a primary school, and various community facilities. For those seeking recreational activities, there are several sports clubs and societies, providing opportunities for residents to engage in activities such as football, cricket, and gardening.

Transport links within the village are limited, with only a few bus services connecting Hornestreet to nearby towns. However, its proximity to Brentwood and other larger towns in the area provides residents with access to a wider range of amenities.

Overall, Hornestreet offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle within easy reach of urban centers.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.941774/0.940543 or Grid Reference TM0231. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Boundary Marker off Langham Lane, Langham

MOD Boundary Marker southeast of Langham Lane, at the entrance to Boxted Airfield Museum, on the former Boxted airfield. Langham parish. While the airfield was used from 1943 to 1947, the Royal Observer Corps post was used from 1961 to 1991 and the marker will date after 1964. Reference Link

. Milestone Society National ID: EX_MODLAN01em

M Bardell

Old Milestone, Old Ipswich Road (Was A12), 240m South of Harts Lane Junction

The milestone is located in front of the PRM Commercials garage on the east side of road. Parish of Ardleigh (Tendring District). Carved stone post, erected by the Chelmsford (Division of Essex First District) turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription is now largely eroded but the following is discernible on the front face:- Ardleigh Listed grade II, list entry number:1147792 Link

Essex HER listed. SMR Number: 15743 Link

The milestone was found by a Milestone Society member fallen, probably following local flooding, and was re-erected by a working party from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings in August 2021. Milestone Society National ID: EX_COIP55

Mike Bardell

Field north of Birchwood Road

Robin Webster

National Cycle Network Milestone Langham

Rowe Type National Cycle Network Milepost on Route 1 in Langham, Near Colchester, Essex. 1000 Millennium cast iron mileposts were funded by the Royal Bank of Scotland to mark the creation of the National Cycle Network, and found along the cycles routes through the UK. There are four different types of posts, "Fossil Tree" by John Mills, "The Cockerel" by Iain McColl, "Rowe Type" by Andrew Rowe, and "Tracks" by David Dudgeon. The four artists are from each country of the UK though all posts can be found in all four countries.

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The Crown Inn

On Old Ipswich Road near Ardleigh

Angela Tuff

Langham Trig

This triangulation point is near Langham Lodge farm. If satellite imaging had not rendered triangulation points obsolete some lumberjacking would be required before this one could be used again!

Glyn Baker

The road to Bloomfield's Farm

Robert Edwards

Langham village sign, Essex

Langham lies just west of the A12 near the Essex/Suffolk border.

Robert Edwards

'Shepherd & Dog' public house, Langham, Essex

This is now the only remaining pub in Langham. It stands on the corner of Moor Road and High Street and was built in 1928.

Robert Edwards

Boxted Methodist Church, Essex

This church was built in 1832.

Robert Edwards

A.12 underpass near Langham, Essex

This slip road joins the A.12 London bound.

Robert Edwards

Boxted Airfield

This shows what appears to be part of a dispersal and the remains of the perimeter track of the former Boxted airfield in the parish of Langham north of Colchester. Using the normal naming convention this would have been Langham Airfield but there was already an RAF station of that name in Norfolk. The station was operational from May 1943 until November 1947. Various USAAF fighter and bomber groups operated from here. When the field was finally stood down the RAF fighter command were operating Meteor jets from the base. You can see the remains of the main runway at TM0130 : Boxted Main Runway, there is a memorial at TM0131 : Boxted Memorial. To go to the next field in an alphabetical tour of Essex WW2 airfields click on TM0108 : RAF Bradwell Bay. Much information was gleaned from Graham Smith’s book “Essex Airfields In The Second World War”. Link

Glyn Baker

Boxted Main Runway

This is the remains of the main runway of TM0130 : Boxted Airfield. Until recently this was in an orchard. A new grass landing strip has been laid out along the line of the original. For more info see Link

Glyn Baker

Boxted Memorial

This memorial stands just outside TM0130 : Boxted Airfield, part of the monument consists of three runway lights, The dedication is shown at TM0131 : Boxted Plaque. In the background you can see what remains of TM0130 : Boxted Main Runway.

Glyn Baker