Gilston

Civil Parish in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Gilston

Lee and Stort Navigation: Lock no 9 - Latton Lock The Harcamlow Way and Three Forests Way share the same route along here. Latton Lock is near to an industrial plant. The route between this lock and the next one involves crossing a footbridge to the other side of the canal from where the railway station at Harlow Town and Burnt Mill Lock are another mile away along a clear track. — Lee and Stort Navigation: Lock no 9 - Latton Lock Credit: Peter S

Gilston is a civil parish located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the district of East Hertfordshire, it lies approximately 5 miles east of the town of Harlow and 6 miles west of the market town of Bishop's Stortford. The parish covers an area of around 5 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 1,000 residents.

Gilston is known for its picturesque rural setting, characterized by rolling hills, farmlands, and woodland areas. The River Stort flows through the parish, providing a beautiful natural feature. The area offers a tranquil and scenic environment, making it popular among nature enthusiasts, walkers, and cyclists.

The civil parish of Gilston is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including period cottages, modern houses, and some larger estates. It has a close-knit community and a range of local amenities, including a pub, village hall, and a primary school.

The parish is well-connected in terms of transport, with easy access to major road networks such as the A414 and M11 motorway. The nearby towns of Harlow and Bishop's Stortford provide additional amenities, including shopping centers, leisure facilities, and secondary schools.

Gilston is currently undergoing significant development, with plans for the creation of a new garden town called Gilston Park Estate. This development aims to provide sustainable housing, community facilities, and employment opportunities while preserving the rural character of the area.

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Gilston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.798157/0.09382 or Grid Reference TL4413. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lee and Stort Navigation: Lock no 9 - Latton Lock

The Harcamlow Way and Three Forests Way share the same route along here. Latton Lock is near to an industrial plant. The route between this lock and the next one involves crossing a footbridge to the other side of the canal from where the railway station at Harlow Town and Burnt Mill Lock are another mile away along a clear track.

Peter S

River Stort outside the Moorhen pub, Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow

Christopher Hilton

Plume of Feathers pub, Gilston

The pub is now on a very busy corner and sunken behind traffic barriers. The noise from the traffic, the dents in the barriers from old collisions and the polluted grime make the outside of this pub rather unpleasant. It was named the Plummer's ward Arms in 1849 and the building dates from C17. See Link

for entry in British Listed Buildings

Bikeboy

St Botolph, Eastwick

Rebuilt by Arthur Bloomfield in 1872-3. The design incorporates the old tower and the C13 chancel arch. Blomfield restored numerous churches in this area but is perhaps best known for the Royal College of Music in Kensington.

Bikeboy

Gilston Park estate buildings in Eastwick

The buildings on the left with the tall chimneys are former almshouses built around 1890. The collection of almshouses were intended to look like a single medieval hall house. The red brick building to the right is dated 1861. See Link

and Link

for entries in British Listed Buildings.

Bikeboy

The Lion pub, Eastwick

The building has a datestone of 1852. It was originally built as a farmhouse for the Gilston Park estate but it has been a pub since 1914 (or earlier). See Link

for entry in British Listed Buildings.

Bikeboy

Harlow from the air

Looking over Harlow Marsh nature reserve to the Edinburgh Way retail area.

Thomas Nugent

Temple Fields from the air

Viewed from a flight from Progaue on approach to Stansted.

Thomas Nugent

Bend in the River Stort

The towpath is part of the Three Forests Way Link

Glyn Baker

Moored up & Moving

The boat that is navigating towards the camera is operated by a company that specialises in boating activities for people with disabilities. The tow path is part of the Three Forests Way Link

Glyn Baker

Sluice on the Stort

This sluice separates the river from the navigation

Glyn Baker

Approaching Latton Lock

Looking downstream

Glyn Baker

Nicola Burrel's "Mill"

This sculpture in concrete has weathered a bit in the past seven years; see TL4512 : River Side Art at Latton Lock. It was created in 2007.

Glyn Baker

Bridge to Honeymead Marsh

A footbridge over the Stort Navigation

Glyn Baker

Only a Permissive Path

I ma not sure who is claiming the rights over the Stort Navigation tow path.

Glyn Baker

Approaching Harlow Marsh Nature Reserve

For more info on Harlow Marsh see Link

Glyn Baker

Hybrid Bluebells in Harlow Marsh LNR

Sadly any bluebells this close to a town are bound to be TQ5880 : Hyacinthoides x massartiana; the true native English bluebell has flowers on only one side of the stem and has a characteristic droop to one side - see TM0722 : Hyacinthoides non-scripta.

Glyn Baker