St Mary's Church, Chickney, Essex
Essex
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About this church
A remote unspoilt delight
This atmospheric and remote pre-Conquest church is set within a ring of trees, beside a lane leading to Chickney Hall. Approaching from the west one first sees the fourteenth-century tower, capped by an elegant pyramid-style shingled spire. Beyond are the Saxon nave and chancel, extended eastwards early in King Henry III's reign. The unspoilt interior is a delight, with its brick floors, fourteenth-century king-post roof, richly carved fifteenth-century font, Georgian pulpit, and squint giving a view to the altar with its medieval mensa slab.
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Access information
Grassed path through churchyard with a 28m distance from road to door. Two steps down at entrance.
Facilities & hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings only a small number have heating, running water and toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
- Church available for hire
Directions
Four miles south-west of Thaxted and four miles north-east of Stansted Mountfitchet off the B1051. Follow historic church sign on B1051.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Elsenham (2.6 miles).
History & further information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and London County Guide 2012
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
