Landmarks
Over 14,000 buildings have listed status in the county, and around 1000 of those are recognised as of Grade I or II* importance. The buildings range from the 7th century Saxon church of St Peter-on-the-Wall, to the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club which was the United Kingdom's entry in the "International Exhibition of Modern Architecture" held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1932.
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The church of St Peter-on-the-Wall,
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The Grade I listed Hedingham Castle
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Thaxted Guildhall
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The 17th century Audley End House
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The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
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Colchester Castle
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Hylands House,
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Southend Pier
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