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Wakes Colne

Civil Parish in Essex Colchester

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Wakes Colne

Chappel & Wakes Colne Railway Station, Essex Not only is the station served by normal services (it's on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch) but it is also home to the East Anglian Railway Museum.
Chappel & Wakes Colne Railway Station, Essex Credit: Ron Strutt

Wakes Colne is a civil parish located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 12 miles west of Colchester, the parish covers an area of around 6 square miles. It is a rural area with a population of approximately 1,500 residents.

The village of Wakes Colne itself is small and picturesque, with a charming mix of old and new buildings. Many of the houses date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, giving the village a historic feel. The parish also includes the hamlets of Chappel and Ford Street.

The area is known for its beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and scenic landscapes surrounding the village. There are several footpaths and bridleways that allow residents and visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area. Chappel Viaduct, a notable landmark, is a popular spot for walkers and photographers.

Wakes Colne has a strong sense of community, with various social activities and events taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing essential amenities for its residents.

The transportation links in Wakes Colne are relatively good, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The A1124 road runs through the parish, providing easy access to Colchester and other major destinations.

In summary, Wakes Colne is a charming and rural civil parish in Essex, offering a peaceful and picturesque living environment for its residents.

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Chappel & Wakes Colne Railway Station, Essex Not only is the station served by normal services (it's on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch) but it is also home to the East Anglian Railway Museum.
Chappel & Wakes Colne Railway Station, Essex
Not only is the station served by normal services (it's on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch) but it is also home to the East Anglian Railway Museum.
St Barnabas Chapel, Chappel, Essex Houses cluster around the small 14th century church, originally a chapel. The village was allowed a chapel of its own in 1355, because bad weather prevented attendance at church - hence the name.
St Barnabas Chapel, Chappel, Essex
Houses cluster around the small 14th century church, originally a chapel. The village was allowed a chapel of its own in 1355, because bad weather prevented attendance at church - hence the name.
Chappel Village, Essex Small quaint village in the valley of the River Colne and in the shadow of the biggest viaduct in East Anglia.
Chappel Village, Essex
Small quaint village in the valley of the River Colne and in the shadow of the biggest viaduct in East Anglia.
Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway Station, Essex The station also serves as the East Anglian Railway Museum.
Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway Station, Essex
The station also serves as the East Anglian Railway Museum.
Chappel Viaduct, Near Wakes Colne, Essex The viaduct opened in 1846 and has 32 arches. It stands at 75 feet high and is the longest in East Anglia. Photographer is standing to the east of the structure, in playing fields designated as 'Millennium Open Spaces' which surround this part of the viaduct and are accessed via Chappel Village.
Chappel Viaduct, Near Wakes Colne, Essex
The viaduct opened in 1846 and has 32 arches. It stands at 75 feet high and is the longest in East Anglia. Photographer is standing to the east of the structure, in playing fields designated as 'Millennium Open Spaces' which surround this part of the viaduct and are accessed via Chappel Village.
Boley Road, White Colne, Essex St. Andrew's church can be seen in the distance.
Boley Road, White Colne, Essex
St. Andrew's church can be seen in the distance.
All Saints church, Wakes Colne, Essex This church stands close to the side of a busy road and is not easy to photograph. It dates back to the Norman period and one of its small Norman windows can be seen in the photo.
All Saints church, Wakes Colne, Essex
This church stands close to the side of a busy road and is not easy to photograph. It dates back to the Norman period and one of its small Norman windows can be seen in the photo.
Farmhouse at Oldhouse Farm, Wakes Colne, Essex This farmhouse really is an old house, possibly early 15th century.
Farmhouse at Oldhouse Farm, Wakes Colne, Essex
This farmhouse really is an old house, possibly early 15th century.
Jordan's Farm, Wakes Colne Green, Essex The road in the photo is the road between Wakes Colne and Mount Bures.
Jordan's Farm, Wakes Colne Green, Essex
The road in the photo is the road between Wakes Colne and Mount Bures.
The Colne valley A view looking across the Colne valley with a locally important crop of Borage in the foreground.
The Colne valley
A view looking across the Colne valley with a locally important crop of Borage in the foreground.
Pylons Near White Colne View across fields towards Colne Park near White Colne
Pylons Near White Colne
View across fields towards Colne Park near White Colne
Bart Hall Bart Hall White Colne
Bart Hall
Bart Hall White Colne
Horse Jumps Cross Country Horse Jumps near Berewyk Hall
Horse Jumps
Cross Country Horse Jumps near Berewyk Hall
Colne park monument
Colne park monument
Lych -gate st. Andrew's church, White Colne
Lych -gate st. Andrew's church, White Colne
'The Swan Inn' at Chappel, Essex This is a very old building that dates back to 1350.
'The Swan Inn' at Chappel, Essex
This is a very old building that dates back to 1350.
Farmhouse at White's Farm
Farmhouse at White's Farm
Great Loveney Hall, near Bures
Great Loveney Hall, near Bures
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Wakes Colne is located at Grid Ref: TL8930 (Lat: 51.937958, Lng: 0.748342)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Colchester

Police Authority: Essex

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Wakes Colne Green
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Bus Stop
Wakes Colne Green
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Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Wakes Colne Green
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Wakes Colne Green
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Naptan Street: Lower Green
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Public Bookcase
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Operator: Wakes Cole Parish Council
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 51.9368666/0.7504799
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