Barrow Hill

Settlement in Essex Colchester

England

Barrow Hill

Seafront Gun Emplacement This Café is built in a WW2 gun emplacement. Until the early 1970&#039;s there were two at this point, the other was converted into a rain shelter. It became rather insanitary despite a public convenience a few yards away and so demolition ensued. Buses stopped terminating on the Esplanade in the 1950&#039;s for fear of them causing subsidence into the soldiers dormitories under the road. There is another closer view at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2576024">TM0112 : Mersea Gun Shelter Caf&eacute;</a> — Seafront Gun Emplacement Credit: Glyn Baker

Barrow Hill is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated about 3 miles northwest of the town of Braintree, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside of East Anglia. With a population of around 500 residents, Barrow Hill exudes a charming, close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is known for its idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills and meadows, offering breathtaking views of the Essex countryside. The area is rich with natural beauty, characterized by lush green landscapes and a peaceful ambiance. Barrow Hill is an ideal location for those seeking a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Despite its small size, the village boasts a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. There is a local pub, The Barrow Inn, which serves as a popular meeting place for both locals and visitors. The pub offers a selection of traditional British dishes and ales, creating a welcoming environment for social gatherings.

Barrow Hill is also home to St. Mary's Church, a historic landmark dating back to the 12th century. This beautiful church features stunning architecture and is a significant part of the village's heritage.

The village benefits from excellent transport links, with the nearby A120 providing easy access to Braintree and other surrounding towns. Additionally, the railway station in Braintree offers direct connections to London Liverpool Street, making Barrow Hill an attractive location for commuters.

Overall, Barrow Hill, with its natural beauty, community spirit, and convenient location, offers a delightful place to call home or visit for a peaceful countryside experience.

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Barrow Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.79047/0.93425055 or Grid Reference TM0214. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Seafront Gun Emplacement

This Café is built in a WW2 gun emplacement. Until the early 1970's there were two at this point, the other was converted into a rain shelter. It became rather insanitary despite a public convenience a few yards away and so demolition ensued. Buses stopped terminating on the Esplanade in the 1950's for fear of them causing subsidence into the soldiers dormitories under the road. There is another closer view at TM0112 : Mersea Gun Shelter Café

Glyn Baker

Mersea Gun Shelter CafÃ©

This is one of the last two remaining of four WW2 gun emplacements on West Mersea seafront. Three were converted to retail outlets and one to a rain shelter. The rough concrete has been rendered for aesthetic reasons. You can see the café from the other direction at TM0112 : Seafront Gun Emplacement. There is a smaller version at TM0212 : Blockhouse Kiosk

Glyn Baker

Victoria Esplanade

West Mersea out of season (you can park on the front!)

Glyn Baker

Aerial View of the Grid

This view of the grid and surrounding grids shows how isolated this area is.

terry joyce

Pastel Beach Huts

£25k for a shed!!!

Paul Roberts

Former Putting Green

in the 1960's and 70's the greensward behind the shelter was a putting green.

Glyn Baker

Blockhouse Kiosk

This is a smaller version of the TM0112 : Seafront Gun Emplacement further along the beach. It was for many years used as a kiosk for selling ice creams and buckets, spades and little paper flags for sand castles etc.

Glyn Baker

Cross Lane Bridleway

This path leads to TM0212 : Mersea Sewage Works and from there to TM0212 : Seaview Paths

Glyn Baker

Mersea Sewage Works

Until this facility was built the collecting of cockles from West Mersea beach was a bit of an extreme sport!

Glyn Baker

Seaview Paths

The pastel beach huts are in Seaview Holiday Park. There is a public right of way along the beach and behind the huts, TM0213 : Cross Lane Bridleway bears off to the right.

Glyn Baker

Daws Lane

The edge of West Mersea

Glyn Baker

Mersea Island Royal British Legion Club

In Barfield Road

Phil Gaskin

Fountain Court West Mersea

These residential properties were built on the site of The Fountain public house, hence the name. They are on the corner of the B1025 and East Road opposite the Police Station.

Phil Gaskin

Charleston Court West Mersea

Located in Seaview Avenue, these flats were built on the site of the former Two Tides public house. They were named after the landlord of the pub, (at his own request,) who sold the site for development.

Phil Gaskin