The track between Hammonds Road in the west and Great Graces in East is known as Grace's Walk, after Lady Alice Grace. She is said to have walked down this path on her way to drown herself at Sandon Brook, the little river this bridge crosses. Listen carefully as her footsteps have been heard as well as sightings of Lady Alice on horseback wearing a cloak.

Keith

April 26, 2020

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The ghost of Alice is said to haunt this area near the bridge.

Natalie

January 19, 2023

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The track between Hammonds Road in the west and Great Graces in East is known as Grace's Walk, after Lady Alice Grace. She is said to have walked down this path on her way to drown herself at Sandon Brook, the little river closeby. Listen carefully as her footsteps have been heard as well as sightings of Lady Alice on horseback wearing a cloak.

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Location: Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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