Museums · East of England
Witham
In or near Little Braxted.
Witham — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Witham · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Witham 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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Place summary
Witham is a museum located in the East of England. It showcases the local history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its development over time. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the cultural and historical significance of Witham.
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Background
History
Excavations by Essex County Council Field Archaeological unit at the recent Maltings Lane development discovered evidence of Neolithic occupation at Witham, including human remains and several trackways across ancient marsh. Excavations of the Witham Lodge (Ivy Chimneys) area of the town in the 1970s unveiled remains of a Roman temple as well as a pottery kiln. This would have been alongside the main Roman road from Colchester to London and used as a stopover point on the long journey. Another notable find during the excavation was a votive offering pool in the grounds of the temple, containing several artefacts that would have been offered to the gods. In 913, according to the Anglo-Saxon…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7978, 0.6373
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Witham
- Postcode
- CM8 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Nearest railway station
- Witham — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Witham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
61, Newland Street
Gardens · 0.2 km
Witham Library
Theatres · 0.5 km
Dorothy L Sayers Statue
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Avenue House Newbury House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Witham Cross of Remembrance
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Chipping Hill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Whetmead Local Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.2 km
Blunts Hall ringwork
Literary houses · 1.2 km
Witham Blunts Hall
Castles · 1.2 km
Blue Mills Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
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Little Braxted
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Thistle Hall
Manor houses · 2.3 km
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Dorothy L Sayers Statue
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Avenue House Newbury House
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Witham Cross of Remembrance
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Witham?
- Witham is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM8 1BA), in the parish of Witham.
- What is Witham?
- Witham — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Witham?
- The nearest railway station is Witham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM8 1BA.
- How do I get to Witham?
- The nearest railway station is Witham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM8 1BA.