1 Abbey Lane, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1RD

This property is located in Coggeshall, a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, situated between Braintree and Colchester on the Roman road Stane Street and the River Blackwater.

Coggeshall is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district, in Essex, England, between Braintree and Colchester on the Roman road Stane Street and the River Blackwater. In 2001 it had a population of 3,919. It has almost 300 listed buildings and a market whose charter was granted in 1256 by King Henry III. The village’s long history is reflected in its numerous heritage structures, and its market tradition suggests a longstanding community hub. Coggeshall’s location on a historic Roman road and along the River Blackwater places it within a rural setting that balances accessibility to nearby towns with a distinctly local character. The presence of a market charter from the 13th century indicates that the village has been a focal point for trade and gathering for centuries, adding to its cultural significance within the region.