Pleshey is a historic village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district, in the county of Essex, England, 6 miles (10 km) north-west of Chelmsford. The Normans built a motte and bailey in the late 11th century; the motte is one of the largest of its kind in Great Britain. It was besieged several times during the Barons' Wars and rebellions in the 13th century.
Holy Trinity Church, Pleshey (Photo taken from Holy Trinity Church Facebook page)
The motte and 15th-century brick bridge at Pleshey Castle
Thatched houses in Pleshey.
The City of Chelmsford is a local government district with borough and city status in Essex, England. It is named after its main settlement, Chelmsford, which is also the county town of Essex. As well as the settlement of Chelmsford itself, the district also includes the surrounding rural area and the town of South Woodham Ferrers.
Chelmsford Cathedral in Chelmsford, the administrative centre of the district
City of Chelmsford
South Woodham Ferrers, the only town in the district
Image: Chelmsford Coat of Arms