Hockley
The coming
of the Railway in the 1890s led to the rise of the modern and
thriving community of Hockley we know today.
To the west of the village, along the old turnpike road, is the
Hockley of yester-year set around the beautiful 12th century church
with its unique octagonal tower.
Hockley is set amongst some of the most attractive countryside
in the Rochford Hundred, with a good network of well- maintained
footpaths and bridleways.
The area is well wooded, in particular Hockley Woods, which is
owned and maintained by Rochford District Council for public
recreation.
To the north is Plumberow Mount open space, from which it is
possible to see for miles across the beautiful and remote Crouch
River Valley. On the very top of the hill is the ancient and
mysterious Plumberow Mount.
Although excavated in the previous century, its purpose is
subject to debate - pagan altar? Romano / British Burial? Saxon
beacon to warn of invading Danes? Who knows...?