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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Finchingfield, England

Updated March 15, 2023

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Witch’s Stick in Finchingfield Guildhall

Finchingfield, England

Howe Street Witches Burial

Inside the Finchingfield Guildhall, two sticks that belonged to alleged witches in the 17th century.

The Kempe memorial tablet.

Finchingfield, England

William Kempe Memorial Tablet

Through seven years of burglary, bereavement, and bad luck, a gentleman kept his word by saying none.

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The Lost Steeple of Steeple Bumpstead

Steeple Bumpstead is missing its namesake and locals argue whether it is due to war or wizardry

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The tomb of “Maid Marian” Matilda Fitzwalter.

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The Tomb of Maid Marian

It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.

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Doctors Pond

This Great Dunmow pond was a breeding ground for medical leeches, as well as the testing ground for the world's first lifeboat.

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The 'Gants' of Braintree

You won't find these curiously named passageways anywhere else in England.

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Old Harkilees in Braintree Museum.

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Old Harkilees

This wooden effigy believed to be King Charles I hung for centuries outside an inn and was mistaken for a deity.

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