Ash Bottom

Valley in Essex Braintree

England

Ash Bottom

Stanstead Hall: aerial 2022 (1) Credit: Simon Tomson

Ash Bottom, Essex (Valley) is a picturesque village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated in the heart of the scenic countryside, this small and tight-knit community offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents. The village is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green meadows, providing breathtaking views in all directions.

Ash Bottom is renowned for its rich historical heritage, with evidence of human settlement dating back centuries. The village is dotted with charming old cottages and traditional buildings, reflecting its long-standing history. The local church, St. Mary's, stands as a prominent landmark, displaying stunning architectural features and serving as a focal point for the community.

The village is home to a close-knit community, where locals take pride in their close relationships and strong sense of community spirit. Residents often come together for various social events and activities, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village also boasts a local pub, The Ash Inn, which serves as a popular gathering spot for both locals and visitors alike.

Nature lovers will find Ash Bottom to be a paradise, as it is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty. The valley provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The nearby Ash Bottom Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of flora and fauna to explore.

In summary, Ash Bottom, Essex (Valley) is a quaint and charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic retreat from the bustle of city life. With its rich history, strong sense of community, and stunning natural surroundings, it truly is a hidden gem in the heart of Essex.

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Ash Bottom Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.923329/0.68400274 or Grid Reference TL8428. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stanstead Hall: aerial 2022 (1)

Simon Tomson

Stanstead Hall: aerial 2022 (2)

Simon Tomson

Access road to Earls Colne Business Park

Looking away from the park on the former RAF Earls Colne airfield to the B1024 Coggeshall Road.

Robin Webster

Pylon across a field

This is believed to be on National Grid route 4YLA between Braintree and a T junction at Twinstead. It appears to have most conductor groups in fours, but some in threes - rather unusual.

Robin Webster

Passing The Lion, Earls Colne â 1971

The Lion dates back to as early as the 14th century. Hedingham and District bus L42 on a works service. This was a family business set up in 1960 in Sible Hedingham which survived the upheavals of the 1985 Transport Act to continue to provide local bus services in the area, finally selling to the Go-Ahead group in 2012. The Hedingham fleetname continues to be used. Bus L42 is a Bristol LS with ECW body, originally new to Eastern National in 1955. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Earls Colne, Essex

This part of the town shows St. Andrews church at the eastern end of the High Street. Earls Colne gets its name from the de Vere family, the Earls of Oxford, who owned land in the Colne valley and some areas of Suffolk.

Robert Edwards

The Lion, public house, Earls Colne, Essex

This 14th century Tudor Style inn stands at the top of the High Street on the right hand side as you head towards Halstead. It hasn't always been an inn. At one time the public bar, which is at the front, was a stilted building and used to house the indoor market.

Robert Edwards

Colne Engaine village, Essex

This village stands on high ground in the Colne Valley and there are nice views from the church.

Robert Edwards

Colne Engaine village, Essex

Village scene showing St.Andrew's church hidden behind the trees.

Robert Edwards

Bridge Out!

This picture shows what is left of a bridge on the Colne Valley railway. The railway embankment to the right as far as White Colne was a nature reserve managed by Essex wildlife Trust Link

however management has now passed back to the local authority. The photo was taken looking upstream.

Glyn Baker

Earls Colne Airfield

This is Earls Colne airfield Link

a busy private landing field using runways of the wartime RAF Earls Colne which operated both RAF and USAAF aircraft at various times during the war. An aerial shot of the base in during the war can be seen at Link

. Military operation ceased in 1946. The runways now enclose a golf course and the perimeter area at the south of the aerodrome is an industrial estate. The part of perimeter track and one of the runways is designated as a public footpath however they are well made private roads. To go to the next field in an alphabetical tour of Essex WW2 airfields click on TQ4590 : RAF Fairlop Survivor?. Much information was gleaned from Graham Smith’s book “Essex Airfields In The Second World War”. Link

Glyn Baker

Lancaster Way

This is Lancaster Way a road on an industrial estate that follows the course of the southern runway of TL8427 : Earls Colne Airfield at this point it is being used as a storage depot overflow for precast concrete mouldings from a manufacturer on the estate.

Glyn Baker

Makeshift Navigation Markers

These decapitated telegraph poles with traffic cone caps align perfectly with the runway of TL8427 : Earls Colne Airfield the white material was once high-visibility orange but it has become sun bleached. They are clearly intended to aid pilots in judging their landing approach. The exact locations of the markers is TL85182 27673 and TL85232 27701

Glyn Baker