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Kirkby-le-Soken

Settlement in Essex Tendring

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Kirkby-le-Soken

Frinton Cricket Club Playing cricket on a sunny afternoon in late Summer.
Frinton Cricket Club Credit: Ben Eagle

Kirkby-le-Soken is a small village located in the district of Tendring, in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 12 miles northeast of Colchester, the village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

With a population of around 500 inhabitants, Kirkby-le-Soken is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village features a mix of traditional and modern architecture, including charming cottages and newer residential developments.

The heart of Kirkby-le-Soken is its historic parish church, St. Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a prominent landmark in the village and attracts visitors with its stunning architecture and rich history.

The village also has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and gatherings. Additionally, Kirkby-le-Soken has a small convenience store that caters to the daily needs of its residents.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Kirkby-le-Soken offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring nature. The nearby coastal town of Frinton-on-Sea is just a short drive away and provides access to stunning beaches and seaside attractions.

Overall, Kirkby-le-Soken is a charming and peaceful village in Essex, offering a close-knit community, historic landmarks, and easy access to both rural and coastal amenities.

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Kirkby-le-Soken Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.851651/1.2306832 or Grid Reference TM2221. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Frinton Cricket Club Playing cricket on a sunny afternoon in late Summer.
Frinton Cricket Club
Playing cricket on a sunny afternoon in late Summer.
Walton on the Naze from the air The south side of the town viewed from a Prague bound flight from Heathrow. Part of Titchmarsh Marina is visible to the lower left corner.
Walton on the Naze from the air
The south side of the town viewed from a Prague bound flight from Heathrow. Part of Titchmarsh Marina is visible to the lower left corner.
Soken Wood An entrance gate to The Woodland Trust's Soken Wood <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/">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>
Soken Wood
An entrance gate to The Woodland Trust's Soken Wood LinkExternal link
Edge of Soken Wood This appears to be the boundary fence of the Woodland Trust's <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/">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> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> however the field on the far side seems to have open access see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379921">TM2222 : Backwater Plea</a>
Edge of Soken Wood
This appears to be the boundary fence of the Woodland Trust's LinkExternal link TM2222 : Soken Wood however the field on the far side seems to have open access see TM2222 : Backwater Plea
Jurassic Wood The fossil record shows that at one time <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> and other exotic species grew in this area the Woodland Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/our-woods/pages/wood-details.aspx?wood=5382&site=soken-wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/our-woods/pages/wood-details.aspx?wood=5382&site=soken-wood">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> has planted some of these in a section of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm">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>
Jurassic Wood
The fossil record shows that at one time TM2222 : Soken Wood and other exotic species grew in this area the Woodland Trust LinkExternal link has planted some of these in a section of TM2222 : Soken Wood LinkExternal link
Monkey Puzzle Millions of years ago this site was a <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379859">TM2222 : Jurassic Wood</a> The Woodland Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/">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> have planted some exotic trees in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm">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> to give a flavour of what it was like before mankind. Take an even closer look at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379882">TM2222 : Spider Puzzle?</a>
Monkey Puzzle
Millions of years ago this site was a TM2222 : Jurassic Wood The Woodland Trust LinkExternal link have planted some exotic trees in TM2222 : Soken Wood LinkExternal link to give a flavour of what it was like before mankind. Take an even closer look at TM2222 : Spider Puzzle?
Spider Puzzle? No puzzled monkeys on this <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379875">TM2222 : Monkey Puzzle</a> but the spiders clearly like it
Spider Puzzle?
No puzzled monkeys on this TM2222 : Monkey Puzzle but the spiders clearly like it
Soken Wood Ride One of the "rides" in The Woodland Trust's <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/">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> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm">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>
Soken Wood Ride
One of the "rides" in The Woodland Trust's LinkExternal link TM2222 : Soken Wood LinkExternal link
A Soken Stream This stream marks the edge of the open access area west of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379849">TM2122 : Edge of Soken Wood</a> the land beyond the gate in the distance is marked as private.
A Soken Stream
This stream marks the edge of the open access area west of TM2122 : Edge of Soken Wood the land beyond the gate in the distance is marked as private.
Backwater Plea The small hand drawn sign on the right entreaties visitors to take their rubbish home to “keep our Beautiful Backwater Beautiful” it is ironic really as a few yards away there is a Council rubbish tip.
Backwater Plea
The small hand drawn sign on the right entreaties visitors to take their rubbish home to “keep our Beautiful Backwater Beautiful” it is ironic really as a few yards away there is a Council rubbish tip.
Soken Wood Blossom A fine Spring morning in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> take a closer look at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379934">TM2222 : Blossom in Soken Wood</a>
Soken Wood Blossom
A fine Spring morning in TM2222 : Soken Wood take a closer look at TM2222 : Blossom in Soken Wood
Blossom in Soken Wood Another view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379928">TM2222 : Soken Wood Blossom</a>
Blossom in Soken Wood
Another view of TM2222 : Soken Wood Blossom
Kirby-le-Soken: the post office Looking across Walton Road at the village store and post office.
Kirby-le-Soken: the post office
Looking across Walton Road at the village store and post office.
Frinton railway station A single line only looking towards Walton on the Naze.
Frinton railway station
A single line only looking towards Walton on the Naze.
Kirby Cross Station Looking towards Thorpe le Soken.
Kirby Cross Station
Looking towards Thorpe le Soken.
Kirby Cross station buildings
Kirby Cross station buildings
Kirby Cross railway station Opened in 1866 by the Great Eastern Railway on its line from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze. View east towards Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze. Sadly the station building, long derelict even when this image was taken, was demolished some 5 years later.
Kirby Cross railway station
Opened in 1866 by the Great Eastern Railway on its line from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze. View east towards Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze. Sadly the station building, long derelict even when this image was taken, was demolished some 5 years later.
Frinton-on-Sea railway station Opened in 1888 by the Great Eastern Railway on its line from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze. View east towards Walton-on-the-Naze.
Frinton-on-Sea railway station
Opened in 1888 by the Great Eastern Railway on its line from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze. View east towards Walton-on-the-Naze.
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Kirkby-le-Soken is located at Grid Ref: TM2221 (Lat: 51.851651, Lng: 1.2306832)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Tendring

Police Authority: Essex

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Fire Hydrant
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Defibrillator
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Emergency: defibrillator
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Survey Date: 2022-10-18
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