Parney Heath

Settlement in Essex Colchester

England

Parney Heath

Field north of Birchwood Road Credit: Robin Webster

Parney Heath is a small, rural village located in the county of Essex, in the eastern part of England. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the town of Chelmsford, Parney Heath is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents.

The village is known for its charming and traditional architecture, with many of its houses and buildings dating back several centuries. The local church, St. Mary's, is a notable landmark and showcases stunning medieval architecture, attracting visitors from near and far.

Parney Heath is home to a close-knit community, consisting of predominantly families and retirees. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, with various events and activities organized throughout the year to bring residents together.

Although small in size, Parney Heath benefits from its close proximity to Chelmsford, where residents can access a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village also enjoys good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns and villages.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of green spaces surrounding Parney Heath, offering opportunities for peaceful walks and outdoor activities. The nearby Danbury Common and RSPB Hanningfield Reservoir provide ample opportunities for birdwatching and exploring the local flora and fauna.

Overall, Parney Heath offers a charming and peaceful rural lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

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Parney Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.947314/0.967408 or Grid Reference TM0431. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field north of Birchwood Road

Robin Webster

National Cycle Network Milestone Langham

Rowe Type National Cycle Network Milepost on Route 1 in Langham, Near Colchester, Essex. 1000 Millennium cast iron mileposts were funded by the Royal Bank of Scotland to mark the creation of the National Cycle Network, and found along the cycles routes through the UK. There are four different types of posts, "Fossil Tree" by John Mills, "The Cockerel" by Iain McColl, "Rowe Type" by Andrew Rowe, and "Tracks" by David Dudgeon. The four artists are from each country of the UK though all posts can be found in all four countries.

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Thatched Cottage at Whalebone Corner

Glyn Baker

Bridleway to Glebe Farm

This is Langham path #20.

Glyn Baker

Path to Langham Hall

This is Langham Footpath #2 it merges with Langham #3 and comes out in Stratford St Mary.

Glyn Baker

Decked out for the Coronation

The TM0433 : Le Talbooth was clearly planning a right royal shindig. Essex is to the left, Suffolk to the right. Taken looking upstream.

Glyn Baker

Thatched cottages on the corner Dedham

To the left Stratford Road on the front High Street B1029

Martin Dawes

Road junction on the edge of Dedham

The B1029 going up Shoebridge's Hill. Stratford Road goes to the right

Martin Dawes

River Stour near Milsoms

A stretch of the River Stour viewed from the footpath near Milsoms.

Ajay Tegala

Le Talbooth

Le Talbooth originally a tollhouse for the bridge over the River Stour. Tolls were collected from road and river traffic. There has been a building here since the Sixteenth Century. The restaurant was opened in the 1930s to this day it has an enviable reputation (I can vouch for the Line Caught Sea Bass).

Glyn Baker

Langham village sign, Essex

Langham lies just west of the A12 near the Essex/Suffolk border.

Robert Edwards

St. Mary's church, Langham, Essex

This church has a Norman nave with a later 13th century tower and 14th century south aisle. The painter, John Constable, lived near here and often sat at the top of this tower to do his work. The church stands in a lovely setting close to Langham hall and Langham farm.

Robert Edwards

Thatched cottages at Lamb Corner, Essex

The road in this picture is the B1029 and Lamb Corner lies between Dedham and Ardleigh.

Robert Edwards

A.12 underpass near Langham, Essex

This slip road joins the A.12 London bound.

Robert Edwards

Looking across towards the River Stour

This late afternoon early Autumn view across the open fields towards the River Stour conjures up memories of John Constable, the great English landscape painter who lived and worked in this area around Dedham

David Williams