Colchester Castle is a largely complete Norman castle. It is a Grade I listed building.
Layer Marney Tower is a Tudor Palace dating from 1520
High Easter Church
St John the Baptist Church, Little Maplestead often known as the Round Church because it has a circular Nave. It was built by the Knights Hospitaller c1340.
St Osyth Priory Gatehouse. Founded c.1121.
Steeple Bumpstead Moot Hall known as the "Old Schole" was built in 1592 by the inhabitants on land rented from the Crown
The Harbour at Hanningfield Reservoir, Essex
Thorrington Tide Mill ~ A weather-boarded tide mill built in 1831 with a breastshot waterwheel and three pairs of millstones.
Finchingfield Village Green ~ one of the prettiest and most photographed villages in Essex