Brickfield and Long Meadow

Brickfield and Long Meadow is a nature reserve in Earls Colne featuring meadows, ornamental ponds, black poplar trees, oak saplings, and numerous anthills spread across the grounds. Around 3.9 hectares in size, the site is accessible via footpaths linking Park Lane, Church Hill, and Coggeshall Road with several walking routes throughout.

The site gained its name from its former use as a brick storage area linked to manufacturing operations at nearby Tilekiln Farm. In 1987, the Hunt family donated the land through a Conveyance and Trust Deed for community use and nature preservation.

The name reflects its past use as a brick storage depot linked to nearby tile manufacturing. Visitors walking through can sense this working heritage in how the land is organized.

The reserve is easily accessible with multiple entry points from Park Lane, Church Hill, and Coggeshall Road. Several marked footpaths allow visitors to explore the grounds at their own pace.

The Long Meadow section contains remnants of ancient fishponds originally built and maintained by a local monastery. This hidden history reveals how the land supported agricultural activity across centuries.

GPS coordinates: 51.92400,0.70064

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27