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Picture postcard village in the heart of Constable Country with pastel washed cottages and houses, and interesting church.
Dedham Vale is described as 'Constable Country' it was this beautiful countrysidewhich inspired him and has been immortalised in his paintings. Constable said about this area ˜these scenes made me a painter'.
Approaching the town on the River Stour there are somehuge mansions, big houses and lovely thatch cottages.
The High St still retains original shops,buildings and the elegant houses are mostly Tudor and Georgian.
The church of St. Mary's is one ofthe most beautiful and inspiring buildings built in 1500.
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- Landmark