These fields originally formed part of a large area of land owned by Bicknacre Priory, which dates back to c1150. Part of that land later became known as Priory Farm. The farm was sold in 2001 and 7 acres, including the remaining Priory Arch, were given to the local parish.
Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre Parish Council formed a volunteer group called the Friends of Priory Fields who are responsible for developing and maintaining these peaceful surroundings for the benefit of the local and wider community. In 2007 the Friends purchased a further 25 acres, with the aid of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, to create the landscape as seen today.
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If you have been onto Priory Fields recently you were probably shocked by the way in which the area has been left generally unattended. You may have read in the Parish Council Newsletter that the F... |
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Search for the Priory foundations |
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Visitors to Priory Fields have often asked, “What was the original priory building like and where was it positioned”. In order to try to answer these questions the Maldon Archaeological and History Gr... |
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Model Flying display at the Fete - ... |
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The Bicknacre Fete on Saturday 4th July was a great success with members of the Chelmsford Model Flying Association showing a display of some amazing fixed wing model aircraft. There was also a very i... |
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