Parish in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.876, 0.767 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 90 23 |
| Population: | 3,679 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Marks Tey is a village and civil parish on the edge of the borough of Colchester in Essex, England. It sits beside the busy A12/A120 interchange and is best known for its railway station on the Great Eastern main line with the branch service towards Sudbury, which makes it a convenient commuter link into London and nearby urban centres.
The village has a mix of agricultural surrounds, light industry and a compact historic core with traditional cottages and a parish church, while local life centres on a village hall, pubs and community groups. Its position by major road and rail routes gives it a surprisingly busy, practical character despite a rural setting, and residents benefit from easy access to Colchester’s amenities and heritage.
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