Traditional county: Essex · District / Borough: Braintree · Region: Eastern
Explore Rayne, Essex with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Rayne 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 | Rayne |
| Traditional County | Essex |
| District / Borough | Braintree |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.875349 |
| Longitude | 0.508884 |
| Place Type | Village |
The agricultural heartland of Essex provides a tranquil setting for Rayne. It lies 3.1 km west of Braintree (from Braintree: bearing 264°T, OS grid TL 728 226), and is situated north-west of Great Notley village. Evidence suggests human activity in the vicinity of Rayne dates back to prehistoric times, with archaeological finds hinting at early settlements. The parish church of St. Nicholas, a Grade I listed building, stands as a significant historical landmark within Rayne, its origins tracing back to the medieval period. The surrounding countryside, characterized by gentle undulations and arable farmland, continues to shape the character of Rayne, reflecting its enduring connection to the land. Modern life in Rayne benefits from its proximity to larger centres while retaining a distinct rural charm.
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Explore Rayne, 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: 51.875349, 0.508884. 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. |