Rettendon Essex Map

About Rettendon

Rettendon, a village in Essex, carries the quiet dignity of English countryside. It lies 4.9 km west-north-west of South Woodham Ferrers (from South Woodham Ferrers: bearing 283°T, OS grid TQ 766 982), and is situated east-north-east of Coalhill village. The land around Rettendon, gently sloping towards the River Crouch, often catches the late afternoon sun, bathing the fields in a warm, honeyed light that speaks of enduring agriculture. Its origins, like those of many villages in this region, are likely rooted in Saxon times, a quiet expansion of settlement across the fertile landscape. The church, a simple stone edifice, stands as a silent witness to centuries of changing seasons and quiet lives lived out under the vast East Anglian sky. Though no grand monuments mark its passage, Rettendon possesses a subtle charm, a sense of place that unfolds slowly, like a well-loved book.

About This Rettendon Map Page

Explore Rettendon, 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: 51.655361, 0.552277. 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.