Castles · East of England
Mount Bures
In or near Wakes Colne.
Mount Bures is a small village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It adjoins the county boundary with Suffolk. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 218
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bures · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mount Bures, the nearest railway station is Bures, which is 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CO8 5AU. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Mount Bures is a small village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It adjoins the county boundary with Suffolk. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 218. It takes its name from the mount or motte believed to have been built shortly after the invasion by William the Conqueror in 1066. The Gainsborough railway line that runs through the village is believed to have been opened in 1848. A few miles down the line from Mount Bures is the Chappel Viaduct. The Thatchers Arms in Mount Bures was thought to have become a brewhouse or public house to quench the thirst of the navvies working on the railway line and the viaduct in the late 1840s. A bunker from the Colchester Stop Line, a series of bunkers built during World War II, can be found at Mount Bures. Sergeants Orchard is a nature reserve managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust south of the village.
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From the Wikipedia article
Mount Bures is a small village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It adjoins the county boundary with Suffolk. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 218. It takes its name from the mount or motte believed to have been built shortly after the invasion by William the Conqueror in 1066. The Gainsborough railway line that runs through the village is believed to have been opened in 1848. A few miles down the line from Mount Bures is the Chappel Viaduct. The Thatchers Arms in Mount Bures was thought to have become a brewhouse or public house to quench the thirst of the navvies working on the railway line and the viaduct in the late 1840s. A bunker from the Colchester Stop Line, a series of bunkers built during World War II, can be found at Mount Bures. Sergeants Orchard is a nature reserve managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust south of the village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9500, 0.7670
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Mount Bures
- Postcode
- CO8 5AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Bures — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.mountbures.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Mount Bures (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mount Bures?
- Mount Bures is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO8 5AU), in the parish of Mount Bures.
- What is Mount Bures?
- Mount Bures is a small village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It adjoins the county boundary with Suffolk. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 218
- How do I get to Mount Bures?
- The nearest railway station is Bures, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO8 5AU.
- Does Mount Bures charge admission?
- Mount Bures typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mount Bures?
- The nearest railway station is Bures, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO8 5AU.