Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Old St Mary's Church

Site of Old St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1002142
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of Old St Mary's Church is a medieval ecclesiastical monument located in Essex, England. The site represents the remains of a parish church of medieval origin, which once served its local community but is now designated as an ancient monument in recognition of its historical importance. The physical remains visible at the site reflect the footprint and structural evidence of this former place of worship. As with many redundant medieval churches in Essex, the site contributes to understanding the distribution and development of parochial Christianity across the county during the medieval period.

Site of Old St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002142. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Old St Mary's Church?

Site of Old St Mary's Church is a medieval ecclesiastical monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002142.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Old St Mary's Church?

Site of Old St Mary'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 1002142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Old St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mistley Towers (1.6 km), World War II bombing decoy WRI Spinnels Farm (3.1 km), Neolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford House (4 km).

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