Colne Engaine

Settlement in Essex Braintree

England

Colne Engaine

Passing The Lion, Earls Colne â 1971 The Lion dates back to as early as the 14th century.

Hedingham and District bus L42 on a works service. This was a family business set up in 1960 in Sible Hedingham which survived the upheavals of the 1985 Transport Act to continue to provide local bus services in the area, finally selling to the Go-Ahead group in 2012. The Hedingham fleetname continues to be used.

Bus L42 is a Bristol LS with ECW body, originally new to Eastern National in 1955.

This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=137652761" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=137652761">Link</a> — Passing The Lion, Earls Colne â 1971 Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Colne Engaine is a picturesque village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the town of Colchester, it falls within the Braintree district. The village is nestled in the rolling countryside, surrounded by lush green fields and woodland, providing a tranquil and scenic setting.

With a population of around 400 residents, Colne Engaine has a close-knit community that prides itself on its strong sense of community spirit. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors alike.

Colne Engaine boasts a rich history, with evidence of settlements dating back to Roman times. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. Other notable landmarks include the former primary school building, now converted into a community center, and the Colne Valley Railway, a preserved heritage railway that runs through the village.

The village offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents, including a village shop, a pub, and a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. Its rural location also provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Colne Engaine is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle, steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.94259/0.691524 or Grid Reference TL8530. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Passing The Lion, Earls Colne â 1971

The Lion dates back to as early as the 14th century. Hedingham and District bus L42 on a works service. This was a family business set up in 1960 in Sible Hedingham which survived the upheavals of the 1985 Transport Act to continue to provide local bus services in the area, finally selling to the Go-Ahead group in 2012. The Hedingham fleetname continues to be used. Bus L42 is a Bristol LS with ECW body, originally new to Eastern National in 1955. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Earls Colne, Essex

This part of the town shows St. Andrews church at the eastern end of the High Street. Earls Colne gets its name from the de Vere family, the Earls of Oxford, who owned land in the Colne valley and some areas of Suffolk.

Robert Edwards

The Lion, public house, Earls Colne, Essex

This 14th century Tudor Style inn stands at the top of the High Street on the right hand side as you head towards Halstead. It hasn't always been an inn. At one time the public bar, which is at the front, was a stilted building and used to house the indoor market.

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Colne Engaine village, Essex

This village stands on high ground in the Colne Valley and there are nice views from the church.

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Country lane, east of Colne Engaine, Essex

The road from Colne Engaine to Countess Cross.

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Colne Engaine village, Essex

Village scene showing St.Andrew's church hidden behind the trees.

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Bridge Out!

This picture shows what is left of a bridge on the Colne Valley railway. The railway embankment to the right as far as White Colne was a nature reserve managed by Essex wildlife Trust Link

however management has now passed back to the local authority. The photo was taken looking upstream.

Glyn Baker

Knight's Farm, Bunting's Green, Colne Engaine, Essex

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Field near Countess Cross, Essex

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Overshot mill - Colne Engaine

A beautifully restored watermill in a rural location

Simon Leatherdale

Ford Mill - Colne valley

An ancient farmhouse in the bottom of the Colne valley.

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Farmhouse at Abbott's farm

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Bridge on Elms Hall Road

This bridge stands over the river Colne by Langley Mill.

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Ford Mill in the Colne Valley, near Colne Engaine

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Farm road leading to Kennels

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St. Andrew's church, Earls Colne, Essex

This church stands at the east end of the village High Street. Parts of the church date back to the 14th century, such as the beautiful tower, but the church is also a result of much Victorian rebuilding. The battlements, with flushwork decoration dated 1534, bear the de Vere arms. The de Veres were the Earls of Oxford, hence the village name, who lived at nearby Castle Hedingham and owned much of the surrounding land.

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