Museums · East of England
River Roach
In or near Althorne.
River Roach — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
Steve Plested — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Burnham-on-Crouch · 4.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Roach is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Foulness SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The River Roach is located in the East of England. It is notable for its natural beauty and ecological significance, attracting visitors interested in wildlife and outdoor activities. The area is also recognised for its historical context and local heritage, contributing to the region's landscape.
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Background
Description
From Stambridge Mills eastwards, the River Roach is tidal and becomes a wide river. It passes Great Stambridge Hall, Mucking Hall, Barton Hall and Roper's Farm. Barlinghall Creek joins Potton Creek and is called "The Violet" before it joins the Roach on the right bank. From here the Roach is about 440 yd wide. and the location of Charles Darwin's HMS Beagle which lies under the mud west of Paglesham's boatyard and slipway. After being retired from the Royal Navy in 1845, the vessel was used by the Coast Guard as a watch ship. It was moved to the centre of the river near Paglesham in 1850, eventually becoming Watch Ship No. 7. Its condition deteriorated, and it was moved to the shore in…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6166, 0.8718
- County
- Essex
- District
- Rochford
- Parish
- Foulness
- Postcode
- SS3 9XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Nearest railway station
- Burnham-on-Crouch — 4.4 km
- Official site
- rsis.ramsar.org
Sources
- wikipedia: River Roach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Roach?
- River Roach is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode SS3 9XJ), in the parish of Foulness.
- What is River Roach?
- River Roach — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Roach?
- The nearest railway station is Burnham-on-Crouch, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS3 9XJ.
- Is River Roach a protected site?
- Yes — River Roach is part of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Foulness SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to River Roach?
- The nearest railway station is Burnham-on-Crouch, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS3 9XJ.