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Essex Travel Guide - Historic Houses

Audley End Location map Audley End, Essex Jacobean survival of a huge mansion built by Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, in 1605. Later rooms by Robert Adam, who was also responsible for the ornamental garden buildings. Surrounding park and gardens. Saffron Walden, Audley End, Essex, England, CB11 4JF Location: 1 m W Saffron Walden, on B1383 Website: Audley End Phone: 01799 522 399 English Heritage

Coggeshall Grange Barn Location map Coggeshall, Essex The incredible roof is the most prominent feature of this timberframed barn, one of the oldest in Europe, giving a cathedral-like feel to the interior. Dating from the early 13th century, the grange barn was originally associated with a Cisterian monastery. Houses a collection of farm carts and wagons. Grange Hill, Colchester, Coggeshall, Essex, England, CO6 1RE Location: just S of town centre, on the B1024 Website: Coggeshall Grange Barn Email: coggeshall@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01376 562 226 National Trust

Harwich Redoubt Fort Harwich, Essex Massive circular fort, 180 feet in diameter, built in 1808 to defend against a feared Napoleonic invasion. A museum is housed in one part of the fort; on the battlements are eleven guns. Battle reinactments and other events in summer. Main Road, Harwich, Essex, England, Website: Harwich Redoubt Fort Phone: 01255 503 429 Fax: 01255 503 429

Hylands House Location map Chelmsford, Essex Set in 500 acres of grounds and formal gardens. Neoclassical exterior, with restored Georgian and Victorian interior. Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England, CM2 8WQ Location: 2 miles SW of Chelmsford Email: hylands@chelmsford.gov.uk Phone: 01245 605 500 Fax: 01245 605 510

Layer Marney Tower Location map Colchester, Essex Early 16th century building commenced on a grand scale with an 80 foot gatehouse, the tallest in Britain. Fine terracotta work on battlements, windows, and the tombs of Henry and John Marney. Visit the exhibition in the History Room on your way up to the top of the tower. Long Gallery, and medieval barn with Rare Breed animals. Colchester, Essex, England, CO5 9US Location: 7 miles SW of Colchester Website: Layer Marney Tower Email: info@layermarneytower.co.uk Phone: 0126 330 784 Fax: 0126 330 784

Paycocke's Location map Coggeshall, Essex 1500 merchant's house, a fine example of Tudor domestic architecture. Display of Coggeshall lace. West Street, Colchester, Coggeshall, Essex, England, CO6 1NS Location: 5˝ miles E of Braintree, off the A120 Website: Paycocke's Email: paycockes@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01376 561 305 National Trust

Tilbury Fort Location map Tilbury, Essex Guarding the Thames estuary from the time of Henry VIII through WWII, Tilbury remains a stunning example of an artillary fort. Impressive array of moats and bastioned outworks, historical exhibition. Tilbury, Essex, England, RM16 7NR Location: 1/2 mile E of Tilbury, off the A126 Website: Tilbury Fort Phone: 01375 858 489 English Heritage

Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge Waltham Abbey, Essex Late 14th century gatehouse and medieval bridge remain of the great abbey founded by the Saxon King Harold. Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, Location: off the A112, just NE of the Abbey church Website: Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge Phone: 01992 702 200 English Heritage