History of battlesbridge, in rochford and essex map and. Battlesbridge antiques centre maltings road, battlesbridge, essex ss11 7re. Looking south from the bridge to the tide mill and drying kiln it takes its name from the battaille family, with a mention in a 51 document as the settlement of bataillesbregge. The battlesbridge mills garden centre was developed on the site of an old flour mill and is situated by the river crouch, directly opposite the antiques centre. Nov 02, 2015 battlesbridge, located at the tidal reach of the river crouch, has had a long history with the river that divides it. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Serving timehonoured british pub dishes, the hawk has pretty, extensive gardens with seating for al fresco dining. Chantelle houghton in ripped jeans and a khaki blazer with. The name of seend is possibly derived from the old english word for sand, and it is clear that the ridge of greensand on which it lies, rising up out of the heavy marshy lands to north and south, attracted a settlement at an early date. Browse available pubs across the country and talk to punch today. Its a small ancient weatherboarded and listed building set near a river in an area that seems to be dominated by places selling antiques. Over ninety dealers ply their trade in the many historic buildings, seven of them listed, that have helped battlesbridge win the designation of a conservation area. The barge vange basildon history services information guide.
Tempting menu of delicious dishes freshly prepared by our talented head chef and his team. Closeby in rettenden is the royal horticultural societys hyde hall garden. The lodge country inn, rettendon, southend essex the lodge. The barge inn is a grade ii listed building in battlesbridge, essex, england. The barge effortlessly fuses the function of local village pub, incorporating all the friendliness and homeliness that this implies, with that of a quality gastopub. The lodge inn in rettendon, essex near south woodham ferrers, is a friendly, familyrun pub, hotel and restaurant. In dougs time the left foreground is the barge inn. We are a marine engineering company based in battlesbridge, essex. It takes its name from the battaille family, with a mention in a 51 document as the settlement of bataillesbregge. The village straddles the tidal river crouch approximately 14 km 9 miles southsoutheast of chelmsford. Battlebridge is a wonderful place, in this quaint part of the area of essex. Battlesbridge station wickford station, map reference tq 745936, is 14 km south east of chelmsford and m above sea level. If you are looking for an individual pub with great character, fantastic beer, delicious food and excellent service look no further than the barge inn at battlesbridge, a dog friendly pub and well behaved dogs are welcome in our beer garden and bar. The lodge country inn, battlesbridge updated 2020 prices.
Battlesbridge tide mill was built in the 1830s and has been listed as a grade ii listed building. We have a waterside workshop location on the river crouch allowing our customers to visit us by boat or car and allowing us to work on larger craft and perform sea trials on site. Battlesbridge has two pubs, the hawk and the barge inn, both on hawk hill. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Situated in a historic village over the river crouch, the hawk in battlesbridge dates back to the 17th century, still a charming country inn. Find out whats popular at the historic barge inn in newport, or in. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. The lodge country inn, rettendon, southend essex the. The book barge launched in 2009 as an itinerant independent bookshop on a 60.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Were welcoming the change of season with fresh new flavours and a fresh new menu. Historical 400yearold grade iilisted weatherboarded restaurantpub. A full englishirish breakfast is available each morning at the lodge country inn. A single storey red brick and weatherboard range with a. Were located on the a2 between wickford and south woodham ferrers, approximately.
A single storey red brick and weatherboard range with a pantiled roof extends to the river bank and dam wall. Where can i stay near battlesbridge antiques and craft centre. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. In fact, the barges immersion in its local community only enhances the food only the freshest produce is used, and it all comes from local suppliers. Over 80 dealers housed in a variety of old buildings and courtyards. Battlesbridge had not changed too much when dougs family lived there. Find out whats popular at the historic barge inn in newport, or in realtime and see activity. Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of battlesbridge, in rochford and essex map and description, a vision of britain through time. If you want to find things to see and do in the area, you might want to stop in and see festival leisure park and adventure island.
Aberdeen angus beef, suffolk pork and british lamb are accompanied by. The nearest airport is london southend airport, 11. Battlesbridge station, map reference tq 776948, is 3km north east of wickford and 8m above sea level. The timber bridge was replaced in 1769 and again by an iron structure in 1856, but it was struck by a steam traction engine and was replaced again in 1872 as it stands today.
Battlesbridge is a conservation area which was jointly designated by chelmsford borough council north side of the river and rochford district council south side of the river in february 1992 and march 1992 respectively. The hawk is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque town of battlesbridge. Maps of archaeological and historic sites data with locations in essex near battlesbridge with treasure hunting findspots and archaeological sites and metal detecting sites history and finds and family history studies near battlesbridge, essex old maps and aerial photographs showing ancient sites in the uk, england, scotland and wales. It is a suburb of the town wickford and falls under the postal codes used in wickford. We are just off the a on the banks of the river crouch, midway between chelmsford and southend, visit us today. Bands booked every weekend throughout the summer months. A listing of historical public houses, taverns, inns, beer houses and hotels in essex. Battlesbridge is a welcoming city known for its selection of restaurants. Battlesbridge is a village in essex, england in the civil parish of rettendon. The essex listing uses information from census, trade directories and history to add licensees, bar staff, lodgers and visitors.
In fact, the barge s immersion in its local community only enhances the food only the freshest produce is used, and it all comes from local suppliers. The main building is of three storeys with a loft and a weatherboarded lucam, built of yellow stock brick with a clay tile roof. A c17c18 timberframed and weatherboarded building, 2 storeys. Battlesbridge antiques centre antiques purchased in. Back in the early days of camra this was a famous essex ind coope pub but one i never managed to get to. This also indicates that there was a bridge as far back as the 14th. Inside, the rustic oaken beams, cosy hearthfire and local antiques diversify the furnishings, but aid the country feel.
Set in the wonderful location of battlesbridge, the hawk is a unique country pub, bar, and restaurant that brings together elements of. Set in its own delightful surroundings, with a well equipped marquee. Battlesbridge is home to battlesbridge antiques and craft centre. The book barge place saintnicolas, 89000 auxerre rated 4. A public house under various descriptions has existed at the corner of high road, vange and clayhill road formerly timberlog lane since before 1840 when the present building is said to have become the barge. Battlesbridge, located at the tidal reach of the river crouch, has had a long history with the river that divides it. A selection of cask conditioned ales, premium lagers and wide selection of wines.
The name battlesbridge could alternatively come from the nearby battle of assandun in 1016, fought between saxon king edmund ironside and the dane canute. Two pubs, the hawk and the barge inn, also draw people from neighbouring towns as well as from the village itself. The barge inn, battlesbridge, essex history in structure. The barge inn, hawk hill in battlesbridge, phone 01268 732622 with opening times, food menu salads 7. We serve only freshly prepared food, our menu is changed seasonally, classic pub dishes are served all year round. Battlesbridge photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. See 9 photos from 84 visitors about burgers, rueben, and tourism. Set in the wonderful location of battlesbridge, the hawk is a unique country pub, bar, and restaurant that brings together elements of rural charm with stylish modern flair. A photo taken from meesons cotton mill around 1902 of battlesbridge village.
Burgers, rueben and atmosphere great place to watch the tourists go by. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of battlesbridge. Barge inn battlesbridge historic pub with great food in. Archi maps of british archaeological sites location data in.
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