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Great Leighs sits roughly halfway between Chelmsford and Braintree, positioned along the old Roman road that once served as the primary route through mid-Essex. While many know it today for the nearby racecourse or its collection of traditional timber-framed houses, the village maintains a distinct sense of space, separated from the encroaching urban sprawl by stretches of undulating farmland. At its heart lies the 12th-century St Mary’s Church, notable for being one of only a handful of round-tower churches in the county - a practical medieval solution to the lack of sturdy stone for square corners. Life here tends to revolve around a few key landmarks like the Great Leighs Primary School and the St Anne’s Castle pub, which stakes a claim as one of the oldest licensed premises in England. It is a functional, well-connected spot, offering a quieter pace than the neighbouring towns while remaining close enough to the A131 for straightforward access to the city's amenities.