Museums · East of England
Coggeshall
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Coggeshall ( or ) is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. It lies between Braintree and Colchester on the Roman road of Stane Street and the River Blackwater. At the
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvedon · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Coggeshall ( or ) is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. It lies between Braintree and Colchester on the Roman road of Stane Street and the River Blackwater. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 4,660 and the built up area had a population of 3,810. It has almost 300 listed buildings and a market whose charter was granted in 1256 by King Henry III.
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Official information
Coggeshall Museum showcases a vast collection of artefacts that narrate the history of Coggeshall from its earliest days. Visitors can explore self-guided walks that highlight the town's historic buildings and industrial heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
Coggeshall ( or ) is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. It lies between Braintree and Colchester on the Roman road of Stane Street and the River Blackwater. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 4,660 and the built up area had a population of 3,810. It has almost 300 listed buildings and a market whose charter was granted in 1256 by King Henry III.
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Background
History
Coggeshall dates back at least to an early Saxon settlement, though the area has been settled since the Mesolithic period. There is evidence of a Roman villa or settlement (Noviomagus Icenorum) before then and the town lies on Stane Street, which may have been built on a much earlier track. The drainage aqueducts of Stane Street are still visible in the cellar of the Chapel Inn today. Roman coins dating from 31 BC to AD 395 have been found in the area and Coggeshall has been considered the site of a Roman station mentioned in the Itineraries of Antoninus. Coggeshall is situated at a ford of the River Blackwater, part of another path running from the Blackwater Valley to the Colne Valley.…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8717, 0.6913
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Coggeshall
- Postcode
- CO6 1UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvedon — 3.5 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 2pm–4:30pm; Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 2pm–4:30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- coggeshallmuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Coggeshall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coggeshall?
- Coggeshall is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 1UA), in the parish of Coggeshall.
- What is Coggeshall?
- Coggeshall ( or ) is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. It lies between Braintree and Colchester on the Roman road of Stane Street and the River Blackwater. At the
- How do I get to Coggeshall?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvedon, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6 1UA.
- How do I get to Coggeshall?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvedon, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 1UA.