Maldon
Burnham-on-Crouch is best known within Essex for its long-established sailing and yacht-racing scene. Set on the north bank of the tidal River Crouch, the town has a working waterfront of marinas, boatyards and launching facilities, with low-lying salt-marsh country stretching along the estuary. Its boating identity is formalised by clubs including the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, whose striking modernist clubhouse was designed by Joseph Emberton and opened in 1931. The river has made Burnham a centre for cruising and competitive sailing, while the High Street links the waterfront to the compact town centre.
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Maldon lies where the River Chelmer meets the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, a tidal position that made it a long-standing port and keeps the town closely tied to the water. Hythe Quay is home to Thames sailing barges, flat-bottomed working vessels once central to trade along the Thames and east-coast rivers. Its High Street retains Georgian and older buildings, while All Saints’ Church is a medieval landmark above the waterfront. Maldon is also known for sea salt: Maldon Salt has been made here from estuary water since 1882. The Battle of Maldon, fought against Viking raiders in 991, took place nearby. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Maldon and Essex.
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