Tollesbury Essex Map

About Tollesbury

Tollesbury, a village in the Maldon district of Essex, breathes the brine-tinged air of the Blackwater Estuary. It lies 5.7 km west-south-west of West Mersea (from West Mersea: bearing 250°T, OS grid TL 956 104), and is situated east-south-east of Tolleshunt D'Arcy village. Once a thriving oyster fishing port, the village retains a connection to the water, its marina a quiet testament to a heritage of maritime endeavour, where the gentle swell of the estuary seems to whisper tales of bygone seasons. The church of St. Mary the Virgin, with its sturdy tower, stands as a silent sentinel, its ancient stones absorbing the pale Essex light that often bathes the surrounding landscape in a pearlescent glow. Along the waterfront, weathered boats rest at anchor, their hulls reflecting the muted colours of the sky, a scene that possesses a timeless, unhurried beauty. The village green, a patch of well-trodden grass, offers a communal heart, a place where the echoes of village life are softly carried on the breeze.

About This Tollesbury Map Page

Explore Tollesbury, 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: 51.758611, 0.833243. 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.