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Ashen

Civil Parish in Essex Braintree

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Ashen

Sugar Beet in Essex The footpath from Clare has just crossed the River Stour out of Suffolk into a field in Essex which is planted with sugar beet this year.
Sugar Beet in Essex Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Ashen is a civil parish located in the county of Essex, England. It is a small rural village situated roughly 4 miles south of the market town of Clare and about 15 miles southeast of the city of Cambridge. The parish occupies an area of approximately 9 square miles and is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

The village of Ashen itself is home to a small population, with just over 100 residents as of the latest census. It is characterized by its traditional English charm, with a scattering of quaint cottages and historic buildings. The centerpiece of the village is the beautiful St. Augustine's Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century.

Surrounding the village, the countryside is predominantly agricultural, with rolling hills and fields of crops stretching as far as the eye can see. The area is known for its farming heritage, and agriculture remains an important industry in the region.

Despite its small size, Ashen boasts a strong sense of community, with various local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, providing education for the local children, and a local pub that serves as a hub for socializing.

Ashen is a peaceful and idyllic location, offering a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns and cities. Its rural setting and charming character make it a desirable place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life and a strong sense of community.

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Sugar Beet in Essex The footpath from Clare has just crossed the River Stour out of Suffolk into a field in Essex which is planted with sugar beet this year.
Sugar Beet in Essex
The footpath from Clare has just crossed the River Stour out of Suffolk into a field in Essex which is planted with sugar beet this year.
Bridleway to Rats Castle Rats Castle is a house about 1km down a track which leaves Hickford Hill just here. An old public bridleway signpost made out of reinforced concrete points the way.
Bridleway to Rats Castle
Rats Castle is a house about 1km down a track which leaves Hickford Hill just here. An old public bridleway signpost made out of reinforced concrete points the way.
The Causeway The road is called Causeway and here's why. A low lying bit of road beside the River Stour.
The Causeway
The road is called Causeway and here's why. A low lying bit of road beside the River Stour.
The Clare Jug & Bottle An old off licence shop on High Street. A lot of old bottles still in the window, but I don't know if it's still in business.
The Clare Jug & Bottle
An old off licence shop on High Street. A lot of old bottles still in the window, but I don't know if it's still in business.
Church Lane, Clare A short street in the old town centre with a name that needs no explanation. The thing on top of the tower is part of the scaffolding that was around much of the church when this was taken.
Church Lane, Clare
A short street in the old town centre with a name that needs no explanation. The thing on top of the tower is part of the scaffolding that was around much of the church when this was taken.
Nethergate House, Clare One of Clare's many ancient houses, Nethergate House dates from the early 16th century.
Nethergate House, Clare
One of Clare's many ancient houses, Nethergate House dates from the early 16th century.
Flowers on the Churchyard Wall The east side of the churchyard, with houses on Callis Street.
Flowers on the Churchyard Wall
The east side of the churchyard, with houses on Callis Street.
In the Priory Garden Clare Priory was shut down by Henry 8th, just like other monastic sites, but after several centuries a religious community has returned to the priory. The community house and a new church are in a garden setting amongst and incorporating the ruins of the old Priory.
In the Priory Garden
Clare Priory was shut down by Henry 8th, just like other monastic sites, but after several centuries a religious community has returned to the priory. The community house and a new church are in a garden setting amongst and incorporating the ruins of the old Priory.
Shadow on the Wall The shadow of an ironwork sign is thrown onto the decorated plaster wall of The Ancient House, a 15th century timber framed building which now houses the town museum.
Shadow on the Wall
The shadow of an ironwork sign is thrown onto the decorated plaster wall of The Ancient House, a 15th century timber framed building which now houses the town museum.
Callis Street, Clare Looking north away from the town centre.
Callis Street, Clare
Looking north away from the town centre.
Clare Station Clare Station like hundreds of others was shut in the 1960s, but since then it has fared better than many of those other casualties. Still more or less intact it has been incorporated into the Clare Castle Country Park along with the remains of Clare's medieval castle and now is home to a pleasant cafe.
Clare Station
Clare Station like hundreds of others was shut in the 1960s, but since then it has fared better than many of those other casualties. Still more or less intact it has been incorporated into the Clare Castle Country Park along with the remains of Clare's medieval castle and now is home to a pleasant cafe.
Clare Town Trail Clare has a long and interesting history and gets a lot of visitors. Information panels like this can be found all around the town. In the background is part of the medieval castle.
Clare Town Trail
Clare has a long and interesting history and gets a lot of visitors. Information panels like this can be found all around the town. In the background is part of the medieval castle.
Seat by the Old Railway Bridge Catching the last of the sun in Clare Castle Country Park, a seat is beside an old railway bridge over a river. The track is now a walk and heads off eastwards under a bridge. On the back of the seat is a map of the River Stour.
Seat by the Old Railway Bridge
Catching the last of the sun in Clare Castle Country Park, a seat is beside an old railway bridge over a river. The track is now a walk and heads off eastwards under a bridge. On the back of the seat is a map of the River Stour.
Terrace on Station Road A neat row of houses on Station Road which still goes to the old Clare Station, now used as a cafe in Clare Castle Country Park.
Terrace on Station Road
A neat row of houses on Station Road which still goes to the old Clare Station, now used as a cafe in Clare Castle Country Park.
Weir Pool, River Stour With a priory, a castle and a mill nearby, various streams and diversions have been made around here over the centuries. This is upstream of a former watermill where the head race drops over a weir to rejoin the river.
Weir Pool, River Stour
With a priory, a castle and a mill nearby, various streams and diversions have been made around here over the centuries. This is upstream of a former watermill where the head race drops over a weir to rejoin the river.
Footbridge across weir at Clare Mill Gates Clare Mill has long since gone but the name persists. The weir controls the lower reaches of Chilton Stream, a watercourse that first flows into New Cut, a man-made diversion of the river Stour, and then into the Stour itself a short distance to the south.
Footbridge across weir at Clare Mill Gates
Clare Mill has long since gone but the name persists. The weir controls the lower reaches of Chilton Stream, a watercourse that first flows into New Cut, a man-made diversion of the river Stour, and then into the Stour itself a short distance to the south.
Barn conversions on Lower Stoke Road This narrow lane leads to Stoke-by-Clare, just over the county boundary in Suffolk. The map names this little settlement Stours - and it is on the southern side of the valley of the River Stour. The sun was low in the sky on a sparkling day in late November.
Barn conversions on Lower Stoke Road
This narrow lane leads to Stoke-by-Clare, just over the county boundary in Suffolk. The map names this little settlement Stours - and it is on the southern side of the valley of the River Stour. The sun was low in the sky on a sparkling day in late November.
Barns at Ashen Hall Brilliant sunlight, intense colour and long shadows on a cloudless day in late November. The road is Hollow Lane, which links Ashen and Clare.
Barns at Ashen Hall
Brilliant sunlight, intense colour and long shadows on a cloudless day in late November. The road is Hollow Lane, which links Ashen and Clare.
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Ashen is located at Grid Ref: TL7643 (Lat: 52.065375, Lng: 0.57282)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Braintree

Police Authority: Essex

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