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	Science Fair Projects - Mistley Towers
		Mistley Towers are the twin towers of the now demolished Church of St. Mary the Virgin at Mistley in Essex.
		His design was in the neoclassical style, with a tower at both the east and the west ends of the church.
		The square symmetrical towers are in the neoclassical style, resembling tall pavilions rather than towers, with each facade pedimented and the whole surmounted by a cupola decorated with blind windows interspersed by Ionic columns.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Mistley_towers (421 words)

	East Anglia 24 - Manningtree & Mistley, Essex - www.eastanglia24.co.uk
		Both Manningtree and Mistley were important ports playing a major part in the wool trade (over five centuries ago) and later the brewing industry.
		Mistley Towers along with the lake behind are reminders of the wealth of the 18th Century Mistley.
		Their vision to develop the area into a spa town to rival Bath sadly failed and the lake and the two towers are all that remain.
	www.eastanglia24.co.uk /essex/a-z/manningtree_mistley.html (260 words)

	towers
		The Towers are all that remain after the centre section of the medieval church was demolished in 1870, as the new Church was being built.
		The Towers are located on a bank overlooking the River Stour, amoungst a grave yard next to Mistley Quay.
		The key is available to view the interior of the towers, and the contact details are written on the sign at the entrance to the graveyard.
	www.mistley-manningtree.co.uk /mistley_towers.htm (174 words)

	Mistley - White's Directory 1848
		The manor of Mistley, or Scidddinchoe, was held by the wife of Henry de Ramis, at the Domesday Survey, and its capital mansion was called the Old Hall, and is supposed to have stood on the site of that which was called New Hall in 1387, when it was the seat of Thomas Hardyng.
		Mistley Hall, which was long the seat of the Rigby family, had a beautiful and well-wooded park of 700 acres, and was a handsome mansion, on an elevated site, commanding charming prospects of the vale and the estuary of the Stour, but it was taken down about four years ago.
		Mistley Hall was sold in lots, in 1844, and since then the extensive park has been divided into meadows etc., which may be irrigated from the conduits of pure water which the Right Hon.
	www.historyhouse.co.uk /essexm15a.html (843 words)

	Parish of Mistley
		The parish of Mistley (and New Mistley) is a small picturesque village approx.
		As you enter from Manningtree the first historic building you pass is the famous Mistley "Adam" Towers, or St Mary the Virgin Church, as it was known before the central church was demolished.
		The memorial and sign post shown in the picture are at the entrance to Mistley (travelling towards the left of the picture).
	www.mistley-manningtree.co.uk /Mistley.htm (93 words)

	The Mistley Thorn Hotel - Fine Food & Accommodation. Resataurant & Hotel in Mistley, Manningtree, Essex by the River ...
		The Mistley Thorn is situated near the RiverStour on the Essex Suffolk boarder ands lies within the heart of Mistley, an attractive and historical location famous for the Mistley Towers.
		Mistley is famous for being the scene of a planned 18th Century salt-water spa development by Paymaster General Richard Rigby who enlisted Robert Adam for some of the designs.
		The Mistley Thorn is decorated with artworks selected by Penny Hughes-Stanton of the North House Gallery which is situated on the river Stour a mile along the road in Manningtree.
	www.mistleythorn.co.uk (513 words)

	Whats on at Tower - event/venue guide, box office & ticket info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The remains of a church Mistley built which was never finished, designed by Robert Adam and built in 1776, unusual in having towers at both the east and west ends.
		An imposing 12th-century landmark, twin towers and the walls of a Roman fort.
		Tower Bridge was completed in 1894, after 8 years of construction, and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World.
	www.britevents.com /events.asp?venue=Tower (657 words)

	Manningtree, Mistley and the Ghost of the Witchfinder General
		Together with the neighbouring village of Mistley, the town is often viewed as little more than the gateway to Constable country, but both have their own rich history and architectural legacy, making them well worth taking a little time to explore.
		Mistley was once the site of a proposed spa and though the project ultimately foundered, the village retains a number of related features.
		Manningtree and Mistley are in Essex in the south east of England.
	www.timetravel-britain.com /05/May/mistley.shtml (1303 words)

	Places to visit in Essex - Mistley Towers
		Mistley Towers is open by arrangement with the key keeper at Mistley Quay Workshops.
		Two imposing square towers built by Robert Adam which were originally part of a large church since demolished.
		The nave was demolished in 1870 leaving the two towers surrounded by the graveyard.
	www.historyhouse.co.uk /listings/mistley.html (227 words)

	Manningtree accommodation - hotels guest houses bed and breakfast B&B self catering cottage accommodation in ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Manningtree and Mistley are two picturesque adjoining villages.
		Mistley is still a small but thriving port.
		Nearby is Flatford Mill, where Constable painted his most celebrated painting, the "Hay Wain." Bridge Cottage serves as a free Constable museum and nearby Willy Lott’s Cottage, which featured in Constable’s works, looks very much as it appears in the paintings.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /manningtree.html (406 words)

	Mistley and Manningtree, Welcome to Brightlingsea Town Guide. Brightlingsea, Guide, Bloom, flowers, floral displays, ...
		Manningtree and Mistley are at the head of the river Stour, best known as a gateway to "Constable Country" in Suffolk.
		Manningtree was the centre of the cloth trade in Tudor times and later a flourishing port for barges, carrying mixed cargoes down the coast to London.
		All that is left of this is the Swan Fountain, a small number of attractive Georgian houses and Mistley Towers, the remains of a Church designed by Robert Adam.
	www.brightlingsea-town.co.uk /area/mistley.htm (264 words)

	The Stour Valley Website
		Today, Manningtree and Mistley combine the virtues of the intimacy of two picturesque adjoining villages with the many benefits of comprehensive amenities normally only available in much larger towns.
		One of the most famous contributors to the area was Richard Rigby who had lavish plans to turn Mistley into a spa town.
		Mistley Towers and the Swan Fountain are perhaps the most notable remains of Adam's work.
	www.evere.co.uk /mann'tree/histry.htm (294 words)

	LOCATION
		In the extreme north-east of Essex, close to the famous Constable Country and Dedham Vale, stand the two adjacent parishes of Manningtree and Mistley on the southern bank of the Stour Estuary, facing the beautiful Suffolk landscape across the mile-wide river.
		Mistley is 'the pasture where the mistletoe grows'.
		Mistley Towers, designed by Robert Adam in 1776 still dominates the skyline - all that remains of the eighteenth century parish church.
	www.btinternet.com /~mistleybenefice/mistleyparishchurch/page4.html (272 words)

	stosyth.gov.uk - Feb 05 Essex Way
		Passing Mistley railway station, the route follows down the hill, passing Adam’s swan basin, the Thorn Hotel, which is said to be haunted, and Mistley Quay.
		We walk on down towards Manningtre, passing the impressive Mistley Towers, the twin columns which are the remains of what was a Robert Adam’s grand church.
		Mistley Place Park which is an animal sanctuary and along the popular grassy stretch by the river.
	www.stosyth.gov.uk /default.asp?calltype=feb05essexway (672 words)

	Mayflower Line Tourist Information
		Of medieval origin, the village of Mistley developed principally during the eighteenth century to encourage the establishment of a spa town.
		It is on the New Road, Mistley, CO11 1ER and the phone number is 01206 396483.
		The church bell tower fell off in the 17th century and the bell was temporarily moved to a wooden bell house on the ground….
	www.esscrp.org.uk /mayflower/touristinformation/tourist_information.php (1762 words)

	Mistley Towers, Essex (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The small town of Mistley stands on the south bank of the estuary of the Stour east of Manningtree and not far from Flatford Mill where Constable painted The Haywain.
		This was started in 1776 with a tower at each end of the church crowned by a dome.
		In 1870 a new parish church was built and, incredibly when you think of it, the centre of Adam's church was pulled down leaving only these two rather incongrous looking towers standing by the waterside.
	www.r-l-p.co.uk /+mistley.html (175 words)

	Towers Essex at Local.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mistley Towers, Mistley Essex England, where to go and what to see in England...
		Mistley Towers, Mistley, Essex:: OS grid TM1131 :: Geograph British...
		Mistley Towers are all that survive of St. Mary's church, which was designed by Robert Adam and built in 1776.
	www.local.co.uk /Essex/Towers (226 words)

	Mayflower Line (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The southern banks of the Stour Estuary are rich in woodland and bird life, so sit back and enjoy this lovely countryside from the comfort of the train.
		Mistley was once an important brewing centre and port, and in the 18th century was set to become a spa town.
		For an idea of its former grandeur, visit Mistley Towers, the remains of a fine church built in 1735.
	www.letsgoeastofengland.com /mayflowerline.php (484 words)

	Manningtree and Mistley, Essex, tourist information holiday guide from TourUK
		England's smallest town, and its smaller near neighbour Mistley, is on the south bank of the River Stour, just as the river opens out down toward Felixstowe and Harwich.
		Manningtree's claim to fame is as the starting point of the infamous career of Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder General of the 17th century, who is buried at Mistley Heath.
		Please note that the "secret bunker" at Mistley closed to the public in Dec 2002.
	www.touruk.co.uk /essex/manningtree.htm (297 words)

	Walk #266: Shotley Gate to Mistley
		The town is famous for the two Mistley Towers, which are two towers that were part of a church by Robert Adam.
		The central part of the church was demolished when the new church was built, leaving behind the two graceful and beautiful towers.
		The road continues on, passing the two Mistley Towers before reaching the Thorn Hotel on the left, where this walk ended.
	www.britishwalks.org /walks/2002/266.php (1938 words)

	Mistley photographs, maps, books & memories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Be the first to add a memory of Mistley or a Mistley photograph.
		There are 18 books about Mistley or Essex.
		Use of this website signifies explicit acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of Use which should be viewed by clicking here.
	www.francisfrith.com /archive/england/essex/mistley/mistley.htm (114 words)

	Mistley Towers, Manningtree - East of England - UK Attraction
		Mistley Towers, Manningtree - East of England - UK Attraction
		Designed by architect Robert Adam, they are part of a church built in 1776 as an addition to the estate of Richard Rigby, Paymaster General of the time.
		It was an oddity even then, having towers at both east and west ends, but the nave was pulled down less than 100 years later, leaving the two towers as the only evidence of Adam’s church.
	www.ukattraction.com /east-of-england/mistley-towers.htm (193 words)

	Adopted Local Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		3 hectares of land to the east of Mistley Quayside is allocated as land for port expansion.
		Improvements have been undertaken to the Mistley Health Centre designed to improve primary health services, and further improvements to such facilities are supported by the Council subject to the usual considerations of residential amenity, design and highway safety.
		Lawford, Manningtree and Mistley are set within a particularly attractive area of countryside on the southern shore of the Stour Estuary.
	www.tendringdc.gov.uk /localplan/written/cpt12.htm (4181 words)

	BBC - Essex Walks - Harwich By Bike
		Mistley was the haunt of Matthew Hopkins - 'The Witchfinders General'.
		From here the route heads through gently rolling countryside and picturesque villages, to the little port of Mistley, haunt of Matthew Hopkins - 'The Witchfinders General'.
		Mistley Heath, small picturesque port of Mistley, agricultural village of Bradfield, view over river from Wrabness, woodland and salt marsh habitats
	www.bbc.co.uk /essex/discover_essex/walks/harwich/harwich_by_bike.shtml (321 words)

	Mistley Towers, Mistley Essex England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Two towers designed by Robert Adam in 1776 as part of the parish church.
		The key is available from Mistley quay workshops.
		Add your attraction to our directory of Towers, or update an existing listing....
	www.in-england.co.uk /Towers/England3116.htm (219 words)

	Mistley Towers / Where to visit / Experience Essex / Home - Real Essex
		Mistley Towers / Where to visit / Experience Essex / Home - Real Essex
		The remains of a church designed by Robert Adam and built in 1776, unusual in having towers at both the east and west ends.
		Opening hours: Call Mistley Quay Workshops on 01206 393884 for details and keys.
	www.realessex.co.uk /experience_essex/where_to_visit/mistley_towers (77 words)

	Hotels in Manningtree \| accommodation - Manningtree hotels Essex
		Mistley Place Park Animal Rescue Centre, New Road, Mistley, Near Manningtree, Essex CO1 11ER.
		This Animal rescue centre is home to over 2,000 rescued animals and birds ranging in size from Mice to Shire horses including Cats and Dogs, infact most indigenous species.
		Flatford Mill is on the River Stour close to the Suffolk-Essex border.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /manningtreehotels.html (477 words)

	Towers Epping at Local.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Get off the N2 at the Athlone towers exit on to Jan Smuts (M17) and proceed away from the towers / Epping market.
		At the two Epping Towers, (which is about a 5-10 minute drive from the airport), take the offramp towards Athlone/Pinelands.
		Venue: Towers PC Towers 1 vs Epping 13 11 13 6 3 0...
	www.local.co.uk /Epping/Towers (199 words)

	Mistley and Manningtree
		From the waterfront there are fantastic views across the Stour Estuary, a stroll or picnic at Mistley Walls makes the most of this delightful scenery and you can also see the famous Swan Colony.
		The Swan Fountain is a surviving example of local landowner Richard Rigby's attempt to develop Mistley into a fashionable Spa.
		Also well worth a visit are the beautiful Mistley Towers, the remains of a medieval church remodelled to a Robert Adam design in 1776.
	www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk /mist.htm (109 words)

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