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Historic sites and buildings of Essex

Essex abounds with sites of historical interest. It is fortunate to have retained a wealth of buildings from all periods of history, despite continued urban development.

I decided that there was no point in me 'reinventing the wheel' when there are some fabulous websites already out there, made by people who really know their stuff. So, here are some links to some excellent websites about some of Essex's wonderful historic buildings.

(Check out the Links page for more great history websites)

Colchester Castle

Great Dunmow Maltings

Walton-on-the-Naze Tower

Kelvedon Secret Nuclear Bunker

Hedingham Castle

Link to www.CastleHedingham.org

Mountfitchet Castle

Link to information about Pleshey.

Rayleigh Castle

Link to information about Rayleigh Mount, including opening times.

  

Cressing Temple Barn

Hedingham Castle

Mountfitchet Castle

Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills

  

Beeleigh Abbey

Pleshey Castle

Hadleigh Castle

Waltham Abbey

Hedingham has the best-preserved interior of any English 12th century keep.

c. J. Williams, 2010