Canewdon

Civil Parish in Essex Rochford

England

Canewdon

Near Raymonds Farm A view across farmland just north of Raymonds Farm. A section of farm track can be seen ahead. — Near Raymonds Farm Credit: Trevor Harris

Canewdon is a civil parish located in the county of Essex, England. Situated about 45 miles east of London, it lies in the District of Rochford and is part of the Southend-on-Sea unitary authority area. With a population of around 1,250 residents, Canewdon is a small and close-knit community.

The village is known for its picturesque countryside, surrounded by fields and farmland. It boasts a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period. The name "Canewdon" is derived from the Old English words "cane" and "dun," meaning "hill with a boundary marker."

One of the notable landmarks in Canewdon is the 11th-century St. Nicholas Church, which stands on the highest hill in the area. This church is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance. It is believed to have been built on the site of an earlier Anglo-Saxon church and contains a rare Norman font.

The village also has a primary school, providing education for local children. Canewdon is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities through road networks, with easy access to the A127 and A130. The proximity to the coast adds to its appeal, with the popular seaside town of Southend-on-Sea just a short drive away.

Canewdon offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, attracting residents who appreciate the tranquility of rural life while still being within reach of urban amenities. The community is known for its strong sense of community spirit, with various events and activities organized throughout the year.

In summary, Canewdon is a charming civil parish in Essex, England, known for its scenic landscapes, historic church, and strong community ties.

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Canewdon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.616789/0.743231 or Grid Reference TQ9094. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Near Raymonds Farm

A view across farmland just north of Raymonds Farm. A section of farm track can be seen ahead.

Trevor Harris

Footbridge & Stile

This footbridge and Stile are on the footpath that runs between Canewdon Village and Upper Raypits Farm. The yellow sign warns of an electric fence.

Glyn Baker

Lambourne Hall Farm

This is a picture of Lambourne Hall farm near Canewdon looking west from the footpath that runs by the farm.

Glyn Baker

Rosewood Bunker

This is the guardhouse to RAF Canewdon in Gardener’s Lane it is now a private property called “Rosewood”. The site was part of the chain home radar system from WW2 that was used for many years after. However this site closed not long after the end of the war. The aerial masts were sited to the north. One of the masts was bought by Marconi and still exists. See TL7203 A second mast was also reused somewhere on the Welsh coast although in cut down form. There are some that think the site was used into the Cold War.

Glyn Baker

Footpath through Ballards Gore Golf Club

Footpath through golf course north towards Canewdon. When I was a lad, this area was an abandoned gravel working with spoil tips, old machinery, rough scrub and flooded pits with tench the size of nuclear submarines. It's gone sadly downhill over the last 40 years.

John Myers

Stile west of Loftmans Farm

The footpath runs south from here to West Hall. But it's been over-sown with wheat and wheat's about all there is in this square. The blue thing on top of the stile is a length of plastic water pipe in which the electric fence wire runs, a gesture by a considerate farmer to prevent electrocution of ramblers. Shame about the over-sowing though.

John Myers

Remote countryside north-east of Canewdon

Access to this gridsquare has become somewhat hardgoing since the Roach Valley Way footpath was diverted away from it. Taken from the end of Lion Creek.

David Kemp

The Anchor, Canewdon

The other pub in the village, also on the Roach Valley Way.

John Myers

The Shepherd and Dog, Ballards Gore

Typical country inn.

John Myers

Ballards Gore

These farm sheds are on a three way junction leading to Paglesham, Creeksea Ferry or Stambridge.

Julieanne Savage

Shepherd and Dog

On Gore Road. This is a great little pub. I went there on a bikers' day. Here is another picture TQ9092 : The Shepherd and Dog, Ballards Gore

Julieanne Savage

Red Brick Lodge

On Creeksea Ferry Road.

Julieanne Savage

Part of Canewdon's High Street

Robert Edwards

Lambourne Hall Road as you leave Canewdon

Robert Edwards

The entrance to Lambourne Hall

Robert Edwards

The road junction at Ballards Gore

This is where Gore Road, Creeksea Ferry Road and Paglesham Road all meet. The 'Shepherd & Dog' inn can be seen at the centre of the photo.

Robert Edwards

FW3/22 Anti-aircraft pillbox

Unusual type of pillbox situated at Gardiners Lane, Canewdon, with a Vickers quick-firing anti-aircraft gun emplacement on top. It would have formed part of the defences around Canewdon radar station during the war. This type of pillbox is extremely rare.

Julieanne Savage

Rare anti-aircraft pillbox

TQ9094 : FW3/22 Anti-aircraft pillbox Gardiners Lane Pillbox in Canewdon features a rare mount for what I believe was a Vickers pompom AA gun. See the other shot for more information and another view. There are many pillboxes around here, built to guard the former radar site on the same road. Unfortunately someone has put a tyre over the AA turret. A friend of mine tried to pull it off, but it is stuck fast. This pillbox is very rare.

Julieanne Savage

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Canewdon is located at Grid Ref: TQ9094 (Lat: 51.616789, Lng: 0.743231)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Rochford

Police Authority: Essex