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- East Horndon, Essex (All Saints' Church)
This fascinating church is built of mellow red Tudor brick and stands in magnificent isolation with wide views to the Thames.
The Tyrells of nearby Heron Hall rebuilt the Norman church in the 15th-century and were buried here for four centuries.
Years of decay, theft and vandalism followed until the All Saints Society and the Trust rescued the church in the 1970s.
There is an exquisite memorial slab to Lady Alice Tyrell (who died in 1422) and a little chantry containing the tomb of Sir Thomas Tyrell (who died in 1476) and his wife.
Also to be seen are curious galleried upper rooms in the transepts, one with a Tudor fireplace which may have housed a resident priest.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
4 miles south of Brentwood, near junction of A127 & A128 on top of the hill
Nearest railway station: West Horndon (1 mile)
TQ 636 894
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT 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.
A walk round guide for Church of All Saints' Church, East Horndon (PDF, 567kb)
This short, full colour walk round guide contains a floor plan of the church and highlights of things to see during your visit. You can purchase a printed copy of this from the church (50p) or download in advance (free/optional donation).
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London County Guide (PDF)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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Upnor Castle Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/upnor-castle
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Visitors with disabilities may need some assistance.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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I am a Tyrell descendent in the USA. I have been in All Saints' Church on two occassions. When facing the altar, the chantry to the left is the tomb of what appears to be John Tyrell, Knight and Dame Anne, his wife. I have a picture of the carvinng along the top side of the tomb, but am unable to scan it at this time. I would be most happy to send a copy of the picture and others I took inside the church in July of 1993. The two pieces of medieval stained glass in the Tyrell chapel include the Tyrell Coat of Arms. There is a list of clergy of East Horndon going back to the early 14th century. I believe the church was built in 1478 and the red brick is the same as used at Heron Hall. The brick was a bit unusual for churches in the area at that time. All Saint's, Hutton about 5 miles away is built of flint. There is also an excellent brass rubbing of Lady Alice on display. I have heard that when the original Tyrell manor house burned, the family moved to White Tyrell Farm and because most of the villagers worked for the family, most of the village moved with them. I know of at least one grave of a World War II RAF pilot who crashed near All Saints'. It is indeed quite an experience to stand in this church and feel all the history of my ancestors embodied there. My grandmother's maiden name was Terrell and her only son was, John Terrell Walker and my mother, her third daughter was named Anne. Thank you for the opportunity to connect once more with All Saints' Church, East Horndon.
Yes many times. My family have lived at east horndorn hall manor house for 25 yes