4 miles North West of Clacton-on-Sea
Population 4,147

This ancient village derives it's name from the daughter of the First Christian King of East Anglia, Princess St. Osytha who founded a Nunnery in the village. The historic Priory with its magnificent 15th Century gatehouse now stands on the site of the former Nunnery and is a popular tourist attraction. Around the village centre there are many historic buildings and cottages, a selection of traditional shops, olde worlde pubs/restaurants and the parish church, which dates back to the 12th Century. On the outskirts of the village there is a selection of modern housing, a primary school and a sports recreation ground.