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Revision as of 22:56, 9 November 2008 by MarcGarver (talk | contribs) (wrong constituency - updated)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Human settlement in EnglandCreeksea is a village on the Dengie peninsula on the north aide of the River Crouch, two miles west north west of Burnham on Crouch. It is part of the Maldon district.
History
Royal Air Force fast rescue boats and a Royal Navy motor torpedo boat flotilla operated from Creeksea during World War II.
Creeksea Place Manor, a large red brick house built c. 1569 by Sir Arthur Harris stands in the village.
Local amenities
Established in 1957, Creeksea Sailing Club has launching facilities on the River Crouch.. The local public house is the Greyhound. There is a golf course in the village.
Religious sites
The local church is All Saints, in the Diocese of Chelmsford. The church was built in the 14 century and then rebuilt in 1878.
References
- "Burnham on Crouch Online". Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- "Creeksea Sailing Club". Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- "Creeksea Church at Burnham on Crouch Online". Retrieved 2008-11-09.