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Wickham St Paul

Settlement in Essex Braintree

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Wickham St Paul

All Saints church, Wickham St. Paul, Essex The church stands half a mile north of the village next to a farm. It has a lovely Tudor brick tower, built in 1505, and a nave that is 12th century. The chancel is the same height as the nave and was rebuilt in the 14th century. Inside is a fine chancel screen with much delicate tracery.
All Saints church, Wickham St. Paul, Essex Credit: Robert Edwards

Wickham St Paul is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated in the Colne Valley, the village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and rural atmosphere.

The village is home to a population of approximately 500 people, who enjoy the close-knit community and peaceful lifestyle that Wickham St Paul has to offer. The architecture of the village reflects its long history, with a mix of charming thatched cottages and more modern buildings. The village church, St. Paul's, is a notable landmark that has stood for centuries, adding to the village's historical charm.

Despite its small size, Wickham St Paul boasts a range of amenities and services to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, a primary school, a village hall, and a post office. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Transport links to and from Wickham St Paul are provided by a network of roads, making it easily accessible to nearby towns and cities. The village is approximately 10 miles away from the larger town of Colchester, which offers a wider range of amenities and services.

In conclusion, Wickham St Paul is a quintessential English village, known for its peaceful setting, close community, and historical charm. It provides a serene and idyllic environment for residents and visitors seeking a slower pace of life.

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All Saints church, Wickham St. Paul, Essex The church stands half a mile north of the village next to a farm. It has a lovely Tudor brick tower, built in 1505, and a nave that is 12th century. The chancel is the same height as the nave and was rebuilt in the 14th century. Inside is a fine chancel screen with much delicate tracery.
All Saints church, Wickham St. Paul, Essex
The church stands half a mile north of the village next to a farm. It has a lovely Tudor brick tower, built in 1505, and a nave that is 12th century. The chancel is the same height as the nave and was rebuilt in the 14th century. Inside is a fine chancel screen with much delicate tracery.
Farmhouse at Park Farm, Wickham St. Paul, Essex
Farmhouse at Park Farm, Wickham St. Paul, Essex
'The Victory Inn', Wickham St. Paul, Essex This inn stands in the centre of the village, opposite a large village green.
'The Victory Inn', Wickham St. Paul, Essex
This inn stands in the centre of the village, opposite a large village green.
Twinstead village sign, Essex This sign actually stands at Twinstead Green.
Twinstead village sign, Essex
This sign actually stands at Twinstead Green.
Moat Farm, Gestingthorpe, Essex The farm once had a moat around it and part of it still exists.
Moat Farm, Gestingthorpe, Essex
The farm once had a moat around it and part of it still exists.
Road to Gestingthorpe from Little Maplestead, Essex
Road to Gestingthorpe from Little Maplestead, Essex
Entrance to Stones Farm, Wickham St Paul, Essex
Entrance to Stones Farm, Wickham St Paul, Essex
Catley Cross Farm, southeast of Wickham St. Paul, Essex
Catley Cross Farm, southeast of Wickham St. Paul, Essex
Part of Bulmer Brick & Tile Co. This company is located in the grounds of Hole Farm.
Part of Bulmer Brick & Tile Co.
This company is located in the grounds of Hole Farm.
Bridleway and road to Butler's Hall Farm
Bridleway and road to Butler's Hall Farm
The B1058, Hedingham Road
The B1058, Hedingham Road
Claypit at Bulmer Brick and Tile Works A view towards the working face of the claypit at this traditional brickworks, in use, on and off, since the 15th century.
Claypit at Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
A view towards the working face of the claypit at this traditional brickworks, in use, on and off, since the 15th century.
Freshly Moulded Bricks Wet clay bricks (between 700 and a thousand per man, per day) are laid out to dry under these long canopies before being fired. Drying takes place indoors in the winter. The Bulmer Brick and Tile Works is one of the last to use traditional hand craft on this scale.
Freshly Moulded Bricks
Wet clay bricks (between 700 and a thousand per man, per day) are laid out to dry under these long canopies before being fired. Drying takes place indoors in the winter. The Bulmer Brick and Tile Works is one of the last to use traditional hand craft on this scale.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works Looking along the drying rows towards one of the two coal-fired kilns, built in the 1930s and still in use. Bulmer is one of the last companies making bricks in this traditional way, and their products have been used on many restoration projects around Britain.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
Looking along the drying rows towards one of the two coal-fired kilns, built in the 1930s and still in use. Bulmer is one of the last companies making bricks in this traditional way, and their products have been used on many restoration projects around Britain.
Kiln at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works The older, 1930s kiln at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works, with the end of the wet-brick drying rows in the foreground.
Kiln at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
The older, 1930s kiln at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works, with the end of the wet-brick drying rows in the foreground.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works The 1930s coal-fired kiln on the left, with the drying sheds to the right and the end product stacked in the foreground.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
The 1930s coal-fired kiln on the left, with the drying sheds to the right and the end product stacked in the foreground.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works The more "modern" kiln, cooling down after a three-day firing. The chimney of the older kiln, finished in 1939, is just visible on the right.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
The more "modern" kiln, cooling down after a three-day firing. The chimney of the older kiln, finished in 1939, is just visible on the right.
Moulded and Decorative Bricks Some of the fancier type of products manufactured at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works, in one of their stores. Examples can be found on old and new buildings up and down the country.
Moulded and Decorative Bricks
Some of the fancier type of products manufactured at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works, in one of their stores. Examples can be found on old and new buildings up and down the country.
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Wickham St Paul is located at Grid Ref: TL8336 (Lat: 51.996213, Lng: 0.66599866)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Braintree

Police Authority: Essex

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Wickham St Paul
Created By: Potlatch 0.10c
Is In: Essex
Place: village
Lat/Long: 51.9950363/0.6657647
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Ref: CO9 71
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: British Telecom
Payment Credit Cards: yes
Payment Debit Cards: yes
Payment Electronic Purses: yes
Payment Telephone Cards: yes
Phone: +44 1787 262234
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Cafe
Spencer's Farm Shop
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: CO9 32
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Church Road
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Rectory Lane
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Rectory Lane
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Public Transport: platform
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Church Road
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The Victory
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The Victory
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Post Office
Wickham St Paul Post Office
Addr Postcode: CO9 2PT
Branch: Wickham St Paul
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2020-02-20
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/183116x/wickham-st-paul
Ref Pol Id: 5507
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Power: tower
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Power: tower
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Bench
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Playground: swing
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Shelter
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 51.9960362/0.6659497
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: outside The Victory pub in Wickham St Paul
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.9962098/0.6662715
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