Cressing Essex Map

About Cressing

Cressing’s ancient roots are felt in the very air, a gentle stillness that seems to hold the echo of centuries. It lies 4.1 km south-east of Braintree (from Braintree: bearing 125°T, OS grid TL 792 208), and is situated east-south-east of Tye Green village. The land here, a soft quilt of arable fields, often catches the low, honeyed light of late afternoon, lending a quiet warmth to the scattered dwellings. Evidence of its past can be glimpsed in the enduring stone of St. Peter’s Church, its tower a patient sentinel against the wide Essex sky. Historically, Cressing was known for its agricultural significance, a landscape shaped by the plough and the seasons. The nearby Cressing Temple Barns, among the oldest and largest medieval barns in England, stand as silent witnesses to a time when the land provided sustenance and prosperity.

About This Cressing Map Page

Explore Cressing, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.857475, 0.601812. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.