Heath, Old

Settlement in Essex Colchester

England

Heath, Old

The 1327 from Colchester arriving at Colchester Town station Credit: Roy Hughes

Heath, Old is a charming village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated in the Uttlesford district, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting. With a population of around 1,000 residents, it maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is well-known for its rich history, dating back to the Roman times. Evidence of this can be seen in the remains of an ancient Roman villa discovered in the area. This historical significance makes Heath, Old a popular destination for history enthusiasts and archeologists.

The village boasts a range of architectural styles, including stunning thatched cottages and elegant Georgian houses. Its picturesque streets are lined with beautiful gardens and well-maintained green spaces. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horseback riding.

Heath, Old offers a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a local pub. The community spirit is further nurtured through various events and activities organized throughout the year, such as village fairs and summer festivals.

For those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle, Heath, Old presents an ideal location. Its close proximity to larger towns, such as Bishop's Stortford and Saffron Walden, ensures that residents have easy access to a wider range of amenities and services. With its rich history, natural beauty, and strong sense of community, Heath, Old is truly a gem within the Essex countryside.

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The 1327 from Colchester arriving at Colchester Town station

Roy Hughes

Lots of vans, Colchester

Roy Hughes

Joining the main line from the Colchester Town chord

Roy Hughes

The Odd One Out, Colchester

This unusually-named establishment on Mersea Road has been a pub since 1935. It is notable for the number of internal period features.

Stephen McKay

Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness?

The Garrison Church Colchester was built in 1856 as a hospital. Florence Nightingale took one look and declared it as “unsuitable” for a Hospital so it was decided that souls should be healed there. The listed church will have to find a new use according to the Army when the Barracks move to Beerchurch Rd (See TL9923 : Building a Barracks). The British Grenadier is an honest un-mucked about good old British “Local” it would be a crying shame if the “theme pub” designers ever got their hands on it! Good beer and good company are what really matters. For an update on the Camp Church see TM0024 : Supreme Irony!

Glyn Baker

Middlewick Rifle Range

The rifle range and butts date originally from around the time of the 1st world war. The danger area behind the butts has preserved countryside that would almost certainly been developed for housing

Glyn Baker

Bourne Mill

Bourne Mill built in 1591 by Flemish settlers as a fishing lodge, it was later converted into a mill. Owned by the National Trust the wheel and internal machinery have been restored.

Glyn Baker

TS Colne Light

Sea Cadets Training Ship has been moored at the Hythe Quay for many years. Commercial operations at the dock have now effectively ceased

Glyn Baker

Wivenhoe Park (University of Essex Buildings)

The central block in the photo carries (I believe) the transmitting aerials for local station SGR Colchester. The block in the foreground carries transmitting aerials for a low power TV relay covering parts of Colchester (out of shot).

Hythe in 1975

This is a picture of Hythe Colchester taken in 1975 when it was still operating as an active dock. The grain was being loaded at Huslers Grain and Silage Company.

Glyn Baker

Coldock 1975

This is a picture of the Coldock (The Colchester Dock Transport Company) grain silo and cranes. The picture was taken in 1975 as part of a CSE project. The picture was taken looking downstream. You can see the view thirty-two years on at TM0223 : Coldock Revisited.

Glyn Baker

Cannock Mill, Old Heath

There has been a mill on this site in Old Heath Colchester since the 14th century. The current mill is a nineteenth century structure, now a tropical fish and aquatics shop. A fuller history may be found at Link

Glyn Baker

Tin Tabernacle in Old Heath

This corrugated iron chapel in Old Heath Colchester is a Congregational Church dating from 1869

Glyn Baker

The Edge of Rowhedge

This is the point on Rowhedge Rd where Old Heath becomes Rowhedge. The photo was taken looking towards the South-East.

Glyn Baker

St Johns Ambulance Station

This is the St Johns Ambulance Station and Garage in Greensted Rd Colchester

Glyn Baker

Brook Street, Colchester

Derelict and boarded up houses, due for demolition soon.

Bob Jones

St. Leonard's church, Hythe, Essex

Hythe is no longer a village as Colchester has swallowed it up. It still has a few interesting old buildings, which includes this 14th century church.

Robert Edwards

St. Andrew's church, Greenstead, Essex

About fifty years ago, Greenstead still had a village feel about it, but now it has been swallowed up by the ever growing town of Colchester. The church is Norman with a 16th century tower and a 19th century south aisle. The Norman builders re-used Roman brick, which must have been in abundance in Colchester.

Robert Edwards

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Heath, Old is located at Grid Ref: TM0123 (Lat: 51.872684, Lng: 0.92473879)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Colchester

Police Authority: Essex

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