Braintree Corner

Settlement in Essex Braintree

England

Braintree Corner

A1124 Hedingham Road Or it might be Halstead Road, the name changes somewhere around here. Looking from Halstead towards Sible Hedingham.
A1124 Hedingham Road Credit: Robin Webster

Braintree Corner is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the town of Braintree, it is known for its picturesque rural setting and charm. The village is nestled amidst rolling hills and meadows, offering residents and visitors a serene and tranquil environment.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. Braintree Corner is primarily residential, with a mix of historic cottages and more modern houses. The architectural style of the village reflects its rich history, with some buildings dating back several centuries.

The village boasts a few essential amenities, including a local pub, a primary school, and a village hall. The pub serves as a central gathering place for locals and offers a warm and friendly atmosphere. The primary school provides education for children within the village and the surrounding areas.

Nature lovers will appreciate the abundant green spaces surrounding Braintree Corner. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Colne Valley Regional Park offers stunning landscapes and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Braintree Corner is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities. The A120 road runs nearby, providing easy access to Braintree and other destinations in Essex. The village is also served by regular bus services, offering convenient transport links for residents.

Overall, Braintree Corner offers a peaceful and idyllic place to live or visit, with its charming rural setting, strong community spirit, and access to natural beauty.

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Braintree Corner Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.965332/0.59843307 or Grid Reference TL7832. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A1124 Hedingham Road Or it might be Halstead Road, the name changes somewhere around here. Looking from Halstead towards Sible Hedingham.
A1124 Hedingham Road
Or it might be Halstead Road, the name changes somewhere around here. Looking from Halstead towards Sible Hedingham.
A1124 Halstead Road by Sparrows Farm Towards Sible Hedingham.
A1124 Halstead Road by Sparrows Farm
Towards Sible Hedingham.
A1017 /A1124 junction south of Sible Hedingham Sible Hedingham is right, the turn goes round two sides of a triangle in this direction.
A1017 /A1124 junction south of Sible Hedingham
Sible Hedingham is right, the turn goes round two sides of a triangle in this direction.
A1017 Potter Street, Sible Hedingham
A1017 Potter Street, Sible Hedingham
Footpath towards Sible Hedingham Footpath Great Maplestead 22 leaves Hulls Mill Lane.
Footpath towards Sible Hedingham
Footpath Great Maplestead 22 leaves Hulls Mill Lane.
Alderford watermill, Sible Hedingham A Grade II* Listed 18th century watermill with timber frame, weatherboarding and red tiled roof.
Alderford watermill, Sible Hedingham
A Grade II* Listed 18th century watermill with timber frame, weatherboarding and red tiled roof.
Alderford watermill, Sible Hedingham A Grade II* Listed 18th century watermill with timber frame, weatherboarding and red tiled roof. Note the chimney base to the right as the site one had steam power and then later internal combustion power. The water wheel has now been restored and the mill can again produce flour.
Alderford watermill, Sible Hedingham
A Grade II* Listed 18th century watermill with timber frame, weatherboarding and red tiled roof. Note the chimney base to the right as the site one had steam power and then later internal combustion power. The water wheel has now been restored and the mill can again produce flour.
Potter Street at the junction of Halstead Road
Potter Street at the junction of Halstead Road
Sible Hedingham One of the side lanes (by the village sign) at the south end of the village. Looking northeast.
Sible Hedingham
One of the side lanes (by the village sign) at the south end of the village. Looking northeast.
St Peter's, Sible Hedingham
St Peter's, Sible Hedingham
St. Peter's church, Sible Hedingham, Essex Apart from the 16th century tower, the rest of this church dates from the 14th century. The church stands in a very nice setting, high above the village.
St. Peter's church, Sible Hedingham, Essex
Apart from the 16th century tower, the rest of this church dates from the 14th century. The church stands in a very nice setting, high above the village.
Gosfield Airfield This is the crossing point of the Perimeter track and the end of a runway on the former Gosfield Airfield. Gosfield operated from 1943 initially as a fighter station using P47s, later the base was returned to its intended use as a bomber field operating A20s. Late on in the war C47 Dakotas operated Horsa gliders from the base. Today there is a community woodland, industrial units and the Consumers Association <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/221160">TL7731 : Speed Test Centre</a> on the base. To go to the next field in an alphabetical tour of Essex WW2 airfields click on <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/221175">TL5923 : Great Dunmow Airfield</a>. Much information was gleaned from Graham Smith’s book “Essex Airfields In The Second World War”. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Essex_Airfields_in_the_Second_World_War.html?id=u3atAAAACAAJ&redir_esc=y" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Essex_Airfields_in_the_Second_World_War.html?id=u3atAAAACAAJ&redir_esc=y">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>
Gosfield Airfield
This is the crossing point of the Perimeter track and the end of a runway on the former Gosfield Airfield. Gosfield operated from 1943 initially as a fighter station using P47s, later the base was returned to its intended use as a bomber field operating A20s. Late on in the war C47 Dakotas operated Horsa gliders from the base. Today there is a community woodland, industrial units and the Consumers Association TL7731 : Speed Test Centre on the base. To go to the next field in an alphabetical tour of Essex WW2 airfields click on TL5923 : Great Dunmow Airfield. Much information was gleaned from Graham Smith’s book “Essex Airfields In The Second World War”. LinkExternal link
C A's Test Track This runway on the former <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/221155">TL7830 : Gosfield Airfield</a> is where the Consumers Association do the research to obtain data for their vehicle tests.
C A's Test Track
This runway on the former TL7830 : Gosfield Airfield is where the Consumers Association do the research to obtain data for their vehicle tests.
Speed Test Centre This is the Gate to the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/221157">TL7831 : C A's Test Track</a> on the former <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/221155">TL7830 : Gosfield Airfield</a>
Speed Test Centre
This is the Gate to the TL7831 : C A's Test Track on the former TL7830 : Gosfield Airfield
Entrance to Maiden Ley Liveries, Sible Hedingham, Essex
Entrance to Maiden Ley Liveries, Sible Hedingham, Essex
Hopwell Farm near Castle Hedingham, Essex
Hopwell Farm near Castle Hedingham, Essex
Hull's mill This mill on the River Colne is also known locally as "Hovis mill", the ford is often too deep to cross in winter.
Hull's mill
This mill on the River Colne is also known locally as "Hovis mill", the ford is often too deep to cross in winter.
Colne valley Canada geese grazing the meadows beside the infant River Colne with the old Colne Valley Railway alignment in the background.
Colne valley
Canada geese grazing the meadows beside the infant River Colne with the old Colne Valley Railway alignment in the background.
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Braintree Corner is located at Grid Ref: TL7832 (Lat: 51.965332, Lng: 0.59843307)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Braintree

Police Authority: Essex

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Located within 500m of 51.965332,0.59843307
Give Way
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Bus Stop
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Wash Farm
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Crossing
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Post Box
Check Date: 2023-08-29
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