Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of St Mary the Virgin's Church

Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church

England
List entry 1019880
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a scheduled ancient monument located in Essex, comprising the surviving fabric of a medieval parish church. The structure dates from the medieval period, with architectural evidence indicating construction and modification across several centuries. The church represents the physical remains of a once-functioning parochial centre, now substantially ruined, preserving important evidence of local ecclesiastical history and medieval building practices. The site retains sufficient archaeological and architectural interest to warrant statutory protection as a monument of national importance.

Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019880. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church?

Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a scheduled ancient monument located in Essex, comprising the surviving fabric of a medieval parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019880.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church?

Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019880.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mill Mound: a bowl barrow 380m east of Payne's Farm (0.8 km), Great Wigborough henge (1 km), Decoy pond immediately north of Pennyhole Fleet, Old Hall Marshes (3.6 km).

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