Essex is a county of gently rolling countryside and winding lanes. It has England's oldest recorded town, the largest Norman Keep ever built, the largest surviving Roman gateway in Britain, a wealth of fine Medieval buildings, a 1300 year old Saxon chapel, an amazing variety of churches and Dedham Vale - home of John Constable. Note from the Essex editors: there are many towns and villages listed here without their own editor. Why not volunteer? Contact any of the editors at the foot of the Essex page if you want advice before making an application.
