Gilston

Settlement in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Gilston

Sainsbury's supermarket car park, Harlow In front of the supermarket, a cycle path crosses the car park on a bridge. — Sainsbury's supermarket car park, Harlow Credit: Christopher Hilton

Gilston is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Harlow, it forms part of the East Hertfordshire district. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, meadows, and woodland, offering a tranquil and serene setting.

Gilston has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, and evidence of its past can still be seen today in the form of historic buildings and landmarks. St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building, is a prominent feature in the village. The church dates back to the 13th century, and its architecture showcases a mix of Norman and Gothic styles.

Despite being a small village, Gilston benefits from excellent transport links. The A414 road passes through the village, connecting it to nearby towns and cities such as Harlow and Chelmsford. The village is also conveniently located near the M11 motorway, providing easy access to London and Cambridge.

Gilston offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby River Stort also provides opportunities for boating and fishing.

In recent years, Gilston has seen some development, with plans for new housing and infrastructure projects. This has sparked some debate among locals concerning the preservation of the village's rural charm and character. Nonetheless, Gilston continues to be a desirable place to live for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic village lifestyle.

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Gilston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.789477/0.098624575 or Grid Reference TL4412. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sainsbury's supermarket car park, Harlow

In front of the supermarket, a cycle path crosses the car park on a bridge.

Christopher Hilton

Offices overlooking supermarket car park, Harlow

Christopher Hilton

Lee and Stort Navigation: Lock no 9 - Latton Lock

The Harcamlow Way and Three Forests Way share the same route along here. Latton Lock is near to an industrial plant. The route between this lock and the next one involves crossing a footbridge to the other side of the canal from where the railway station at Harlow Town and Burnt Mill Lock are another mile away along a clear track.

Peter S

Harlow industrial area: Burnt Mill

Burnt Mill is a road lined with light industrial premises in the area along the northern edge of Harlow. On the right, the distribution centre for Faber Music.

Christopher Hilton

River Stort outside the Moorhen pub, Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow

Christopher Hilton

Car park in central Harlow

It may be empty as there's only one way in, on a one way street with only left turns permitted into it. By the time you've worked it out some people may have parked elsewhere rather than try and get back here instead.

David Howard

Plume of Feathers pub, Gilston

The pub is now on a very busy corner and sunken behind traffic barriers. The noise from the traffic, the dents in the barriers from old collisions and the polluted grime make the outside of this pub rather unpleasant. It was named the Plummer's ward Arms in 1849 and the building dates from C17. See Link

for entry in British Listed Buildings

Bikeboy

St Botolph, Eastwick

Rebuilt by Arthur Bloomfield in 1872-3. The design incorporates the old tower and the C13 chancel arch. Blomfield restored numerous churches in this area but is perhaps best known for the Royal College of Music in Kensington.

Bikeboy

Gilston Park estate buildings in Eastwick

The buildings on the left with the tall chimneys are former almshouses built around 1890. The collection of almshouses were intended to look like a single medieval hall house. The red brick building to the right is dated 1861. See Link

and Link

for entries in British Listed Buildings.

Bikeboy

The Lion pub, Eastwick

The building has a datestone of 1852. It was originally built as a farmhouse for the Gilston Park estate but it has been a pub since 1914 (or earlier). See Link

for entry in British Listed Buildings.

Bikeboy

Harlow from the air

Housing around the roundabout on the site of Harlow FC's ground TL4410 : Before they knocked it down. Harlow Town Park is in the left foreground.

Thomas Nugent

Harlow from the air

Looking over Harlow Marsh nature reserve to the Edinburgh Way retail area.

Thomas Nugent

Temple Fields from the air

Viewed from a flight from Progaue on approach to Stansted.

Thomas Nugent

Spring Blossom & Stort Navigation

Signs of spring beside the river.

Glyn Baker

Bend in the River Stort

The towpath is part of the Three Forests Way Link

Glyn Baker

Moored up & Moving

The boat that is navigating towards the camera is operated by a company that specialises in boating activities for people with disabilities. The tow path is part of the Three Forests Way Link

Glyn Baker