Wormingford

Civil Parish in Essex Colchester

England

Wormingford

Wormingford is a civil parish located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated in the borough of Colchester, approximately 10 miles south of the town center. The parish covers an area of around 6 square miles and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an attractive location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village of Wormingford itself is small and charming, with a population of around 400 residents. It is characterized by traditional English architecture, including thatched cottages and historic buildings. The village is centered around the Holy Trinity Church, which dates back to the 13th century and serves as a focal point for the community.

The River Stour, which flows through the parish, adds to the scenic beauty of the area. The river provides opportunities for fishing and boating, attracting visitors from near and far. Additionally, the Stour Valley Path, a long-distance footpath, passes through Wormingford, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Wormingford has a strong sense of community, with various local organizations and clubs that bring residents together. These include a cricket club, a gardening society, and a historical society. The village also has a primary school, ensuring that families have access to education within the local area.

Overall, Wormingford is a charming and rural parish, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents. With its scenic landscapes, historic buildings, and strong community spirit, it is a wonderful place to live or visit.

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Wormingford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.951444/0.814357 or Grid Reference TL9331. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Smallbridge Hall, near Wormingford, Essex

This Elizabethan moated house was built in 1550 and what we see today is believed to be one wing of a much larger mansion. Queen Elizabeth I is said to have stayed here on two occasions. In 1874 it was much rebuilt and further restoration took place in 1932. It stands between Wormingford and Bures.

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St. Andrew's church, Wormingford, Essex

The nave and tower of this church are Norman. Most of the rest of the church is 14th century.

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The B.1508 near Wormingford, Essex

The white house on the right is known as The Lodge.

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'The Crown' inn, Wormingford, Essex

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The farmhouse at Jenkin's Farm, near Wormingford, Essex

This is a splendid timber-framed house and one that makes you slow down and stop for a close inspection. It was built around 1583 and stands about one mile south of Wormingford on Fordham Road.

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The B.1508 at Wormingford, Essex

This section of the road is called Sandy Hill.

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Cockrell's Farm, Wormingford, Essex

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Road to Staunch Farm, just west of Wormingford

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Wormingford Airfield

This is the perimeter track of Wormingford Airfield. Military aviation in Wormingford began during WW1 however this aerodrome was operational from November 1943 until the end of the war, after the war it was used by transport command. The base was finally stood down in 1962. It was used as a civilian airfield for a further nine years. During the 1970’s and 80’s the hard standings and other infrastructure were broken up as the land returned to agriculture as the Air ministry had promised when all land was requisitioned for airfield construction (it is worth noting this promise was also made to the owners of the land at RAF Heathrow). In 1990 the Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club moved to the airfield they have a history of the airfield and the units that operated from here on their website see club info section Link

. To go to the next field in an alphabetical tour of Essex WW2 airfields click on TL6824 : Andrews Field. Much information was gleaned from Graham Smith’s book “Essex Airfields In The Second World War”. Link

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North East of Wormingford

Farmland looking towards the River Stour North East of Worminford.

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River Stour North of Wormingford

View of River Stour and Farmland North of Wormingford

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Old Farm Machinery near Bowdens Farm

Old Farm machinery on the Bridleway near Bowdens Farm to Garnons

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Stream and pasture - Stour valley

The remains of an old sluice beside the road controlled the flow on this tributary to the Stour

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Stour Valley from Creems, Wissington, Suffolk

Line of R. Stour is in top quarter of the photo. Essex beyond.

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Upper Dairy Farm, Holts Road, Little Horkesley

Circa early 17th Century timber framed farm house, Grade II listed. Farmed in the 19th Century by Henry Turrall of the East Suffolk farming family. Now known simply as "Dairy Farm", it has in the past been known by the names "Upper Dairy Farm" and "Upper Dairy Hall Farm".

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Wormingford Bridge

A modest cast iron bridge over the River Stour, dating from the 1870's. It is still in use today, albeit with a weight limit of 8 tonnes.

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River Stour near Wormingford

A pleasant and tranquil spot, even on a grey January day.

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Stour Navigation, near Wormingford

In the mid 1700s the river Stour was navigable upstream as far as Sudbury. Near Wormingford a weir was bypassed by a short canal with a lock. These timbers and a shallow overgrown ditch are all that remains of Wormingford lock.

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Wormingford is located at Grid Ref: TL9331 (Lat: 51.951444, Lng: 0.814357)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Colchester

Police Authority: Essex