Heybridge Basin
| Heybridge Basin | |
| Essex | |
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TL871070 |
| Location: | 51°43’52"N, 0°42’33"E |
| Data | |
| Population: | 732 (2018 est.) |
| Post town: | Maldon |
| Postcode: | CM9 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Maldon |
| Website: | http://www.heybridgebasin.co.uk/ |
Heybridge Basin is a village in the east of Essex, on the estuary of the River Blackwater about a mile from Maldon. In 2018 the built up area (which includes Osea Island) had an estimated population of 732.
Heybridge Basin is where the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Canal merges into the tidal Blackwater Estuary, fed by the rivers Blackwater and Chelmer. The two rivers are joined by a lock which is regularly used by pleasure boats.[1] The Basin was constructed in 1796. By 1799 there was a hamlet.[2] Heybridge Basin was designated a conservation area on 21 January 1975. The conservation area has eight Grade II listed buildings.
About the village
Heybridge Basin has a church called St George's Church on Basin Road,[3] a pub called The Jolly Sailor on Basin Road [4] and a pub called the Old Ship.[5] There is also a tea room, 'the lock' operated by Wilkin and Sons, the conserves company.
The basin offers walks along the seawall and the canal leading back into the heart of Heybridge itself. During the summer months, rowing boat hire is also available.[6]
Outside links
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References
- ↑ "Visit Heybridge Basin". Visit Maldon. https://www.visitmaldon.co.uk/heybridge-basin/. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ↑ "History". Heybridge Basin. http://www.heybridgebasin.co.uk/history/. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ↑ "St George's Church, Heybridge Basin". A Church Near You. https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6408/. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ↑ "Where are we.. ?". The Jolly Sailor. http://www.thejollysailorheybridgebasin.co.uk/location.php. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ↑ "The Old Ship". Maldon. https://www.visitmaldondistrict.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=3&venue=0264540. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ↑ "Tiptree Tea Room at The Lock, Heybridge Basin". Tiptree. https://www.tiptree.com/heybridge. Retrieved 28 October 2020.