Boyton Cross

Settlement in Essex Chelmsford

England

Boyton Cross

Chalk End looking towards the A1060
Chalk End looking towards the A1060 Credit: David Howard

Boyton Cross is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Chelmsford, Boyton Cross is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the county. The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 300 people.

The village is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by fields and farmland, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. It is characterized by charming cottages and traditional architecture, giving it a quintessentially English countryside feel.

Although small in size, Boyton Cross boasts a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Cross Inn, which serves as a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. The pub offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, serving traditional British cuisine and a range of beverages.

Residents of Boyton Cross enjoy the benefits of living in a rural area, such as access to beautiful walking trails and outdoor activities. The village is also conveniently located near major road networks, allowing for easy access to nearby towns and cities.

In terms of amenities, Boyton Cross has limited facilities. However, the nearby town of Chelmsford offers a wide range of shops, schools, healthcare services, and recreational activities, ensuring that residents have access to everything they need.

Overall, Boyton Cross is a charming and peaceful village, offering residents a tranquil rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of nearby towns and cities.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Boyton Cross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.756504/0.384905 or Grid Reference TL6409. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chalk End looking towards the A1060
Chalk End looking towards the A1060
Wheatfield near Great Newarks Taken from slightly to the west of the path coming south from Mashbury Hall.
Wheatfield near Great Newarks
Taken from slightly to the west of the path coming south from Mashbury Hall.
Path to Great Newarks Parts of the buildings at Great Newarks can just be made out in the centre distance.
Path to Great Newarks
Parts of the buildings at Great Newarks can just be made out in the centre distance.
Nightingale Wood The north western corner of the wood, taken from the public footpath.
Nightingale Wood
The north western corner of the wood, taken from the public footpath.
Nightingale Wood A public footpath passes to the left and goes up the other side of the wood. A wood notable for daffodils.
Nightingale Wood
A public footpath passes to the left and goes up the other side of the wood. A wood notable for daffodils.
Footpath bridge The stream is a small River Can.
Footpath bridge
The stream is a small River Can.
Writtle commemorative parish boundary stone A commemorative boundary stone marking the northern boundary of Writtle parish.

Milestone Society ID no. EX_WRIT03cm
Writtle commemorative parish boundary stone
A commemorative boundary stone marking the northern boundary of Writtle parish. Milestone Society ID no. EX_WRIT03cm
Bridleway to Pengymill Taken a short distance north east of Roxwell Road.
Bridleway to Pengymill
Taken a short distance north east of Roxwell Road.
Boyton Hall Lane Looking towards Boyton Cross.
Boyton Hall Lane
Looking towards Boyton Cross.
Elm Lane, Roxwell A dead-end lane heading towards Mountneys.
Elm Lane, Roxwell
A dead-end lane heading towards Mountneys.
Bridleway off Elm Lane Here the bridleway is running south of Elm Tree House.
Bridleway off Elm Lane
Here the bridleway is running south of Elm Tree House.
View towards Dukes Manor, Roxwell Looking across Roxwell Brook from the western end of The Street.
View towards Dukes Manor, Roxwell
Looking across Roxwell Brook from the western end of The Street.
Farm Pond at Tye Hall One of three ponds slightly north east of Tye Hall.
Farm Pond at Tye Hall
One of three ponds slightly north east of Tye Hall.
Roxwell Brook ...and brook-side footpath near Stonehill Farm.
Roxwell Brook
...and brook-side footpath near Stonehill Farm.
Junction of Hoe Street with Galleons Hill Taken from the northern end of Hoe Street, with Thatcher's Farm opposite.
Junction of Hoe Street with Galleons Hill
Taken from the northern end of Hoe Street, with Thatcher's Farm opposite.
Footpath at Hoestreet The path heads north west towards Roxwell.
Footpath at Hoestreet
The path heads north west towards Roxwell.
Gravelly Lane Near Newney Green, close to the house called Gravelly End.
Gravelly Lane
Near Newney Green, close to the house called Gravelly End.
Roxwell, St Michael & All Angels
Roxwell, St Michael & All Angels
Show me another place!

Boyton Cross is located at Grid Ref: TL6409 (Lat: 51.756504, Lng: 0.384905)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Chelmsford

Police Authority: Essex

What 3 Words

///marching.rules.rides. Near Writtle, Essex

Related Wikis

Boyton Cross

Boyton Cross is a hamlet in Essex, England. It is approximately half a mile from the village of Roxwell and is situated mainly along the A1060 road which...

Roxwell

Roxwell is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. The village is approximately 4 miles (6 km) west from the centre of...

Chalk End

Chalk End is a hamlet in the civil parish of Roxwell and the Chelmsford District of Essex, England. The hamlet is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest from the...

St James' Church, Chignal St James

St James' Church, Chignal St James is a former parish church in Chignal St James in Essex, England. The building has a 13th or 14th century nave with flint...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.756504,0.384905
Bus Stop
Boyton Cross Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1500IM1148
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: The Cross Keys
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: The Cross Keys
Naptan NaptanCode: esxatpwm
Naptan Street: Boyton Cross
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7571534/0.388258
Bus Stop
Boyton Cross Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1500IM1148B
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: The Cross Keys
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: The Cross Keys
Naptan NaptanCode: esxatpwj
Naptan Street: Boyton Cross
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7562692/0.3883997
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7543081/0.3897813
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7532787/0.3890866
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7532656/0.3894667
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.755781/0.390207
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7551385/0.3900273
Boyton Cross
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q4952744
Lat/Long: 51.7568237/0.3853959
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7573304/0.3868783
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Boyton Cross?

Leave your review of Boyton Cross below (or comments, questions and feedback).