Brookend

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Brookend

Footbridge, A120 The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A120" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A120">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> — Footbridge, A120 Credit: N Chadwick

Brookend is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the southeastern part of England. Situated about 10 miles northeast of Chelmsford, the village is nestled within the picturesque countryside of the region. With a population of around 500 residents, it offers a peaceful and tight-knit community atmosphere.

The village is characterized by its charming rural setting, with rolling hills, meandering streams, and lush green fields surrounding it. The landscape is dotted with traditional English cottages, giving Brookend a quintessential English countryside feel.

Despite its small size, Brookend offers a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a primary school, ensuring local children have access to education within the community. There is also a village hall, which serves as a gathering place for various community events and activities.

For those seeking outdoor activities and recreation, Brookend has several options to offer. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling. The village is also home to a local cricket club, which serves as a hub for sports enthusiasts.

Although Brookend itself lacks commercial establishments, the nearby towns of Chelmsford and Brentwood provide convenient access to a wider range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and other essential services.

Overall, Brookend is a tranquil and idyllic village, offering residents a close-knit community, stunning natural surroundings, and easy access to nearby towns for additional amenities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.880468/0.40815201 or Grid Reference TL6522. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

N Chadwick

Station Road Bridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

N Chadwick

A120, eastbound

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

N Chadwick

Stebbing Road Bridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

N Chadwick

A field of beans

Between the new and old A120, the latter, the ancient Stane Street, now B1256.

Robin Webster

Grange Lane near the A120

The lane ramps up to a farm and footpath bridge over the A120, but itself turns left and after a short distance degenerates to a public byway through to Great Dunmow.

Robin Webster

Old railway bridge, Little Dunmow

Brook Lane crosses the former Bishop's Stortford - Braintree railway, now a cycle path.

Robin Webster

Footpath to Little Dunmow

The path skirts round The Moors to the left. In these parts such a name implies a pretty damp area. The mapped route of the public path actually passes through this, but there is no trace of anybody trying to follow the route. There is a fair bit of optimistic routing of public paths through marshes around here, fortunately most have reasonable ways round, as this.

Robin Webster

Rose Farm and Rose Farm Cottage, Little Dunmow

Rose Farm, on the left, was built around 1400. The thatched house is of 16th century or earlier build. Both are grade II listed.

Robin Webster

The Ivy House, Little Dunmow

Dated 'circa 1630' on the front, it is grade II listed.

Robin Webster

Prior's Hall, Stebbing

A fine half-timbered house dating from the 16th century or earlier. The Knights Hospitaller had a hall here and this became one of the three manor houses of Stebbing. Here seen on an open gardens day.

Trevor Harris

The Red Lion

One of the former pubs in Stebbing - of which there were several with just one; the White Hart, still operating. This building stands at the end of Watch House Road.

Trevor Harris

High Street, Stebbing

North of the main village approaching Bran End.

Trevor Harris

Stebbing Road meets B1256

The B1256 was formerly the A120, it largely follows a Roman route towards Colchester. A foggy morning with no long distance views available, so instead, some teasels.

Robin Webster