CBN 014 - Battlesbridge Traditional Cache

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Erz-n-Myn: Thank you to all who enjoyed these walks.

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Hidden : 11/11/2011
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Series


Placed with the kind permission of Essex Waterways. Please refer to the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation (GC37P3P) cache for more information on this walk along the canal.

Battlesbridge is a village in Essex, England, through which the River Crouch flows.

On the banks of the River Crouch is an interesting and picturesque hamlet. Dealers buy and sell antiques and collectables of all descriptions including furniture, china, silver, clocks, jewellery, telephones, fireplaces, together with interior design and restoration workshops. Visits to the motorcycle museum on Sun or by appointment only.

The bridge over the tidal River Crouch was kept in repair from the earliest days by the Bataille family, hence the name of the hamlet. Today it is home to a number of antiques centres, one of which is a former mill.

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 Tidal Gates were replaced in 2008.The new gates weighing 19 tonnes, were constructed using pine beams and metal sluices. The basic work was completed by Roy Hart and his son Justin. Woodham Ferrers engineers the Keeble brothers, assisted with some of the more specialised milling.

The design and draughtsmanship for the working drawings was entirely the work of Roy.

The village is served by Battlesbridge railway station on the Crouch Valley Line.

Classic Car and Motorbike shows are held here each year.

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Decryption Key

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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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