Traditional county: Essex · District / Borough: Colchester · Region: Eastern
Explore High Park Corner, Essex with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the High Park Corner map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | High Park Corner |
| Traditional County | Essex |
| District / Borough | Colchester |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.846911 |
| Longitude | 0.956291 |
| Place Type | Village |
The agricultural landscape surrounding High Park Corner is a classic example of the Essex countryside. It lies 1.1 km south of Wivenhoe (from Wivenhoe: bearing 191°T, OS grid TM 037 206). Historically, the area has been shaped by farming, with fields of arable crops and pastures stretching across gentle undulations. While High Park Corner itself is a relatively small collection of dwellings and farms, its proximity to Wivenhoe means residents benefit from the amenities of a larger neighbouring settlement. The broader region is known for its tranquil rural character, offering a peaceful retreat from busier urban centres. The River Colne is a significant natural feature in the vicinity, influencing the local topography and historical settlement patterns.
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Explore High Park Corner, 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: 51.846911, 0.956291. 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.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |