This delightful country church is surrounded on all sides by flat Essex farmland. The nave is Norman, the chancel is from around 1300, and the timber-framed porch is 16th-century.
The colourful tapestry of different building materials in the tall 15th-century tower gives it a marvellous patchwork texture.
There is an octagonal font, carved with charmingly rustic emblems of the four Evangelists and Tudor roses.
Two stained glass windows commemorate the martyred King Charles I and Archbishop Laud.
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.
3 miles south west of Manningtree, off A137
Nearest railway station: Manningtree (2.6 miles)
TM 092 278
01/05/12
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St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church, Colchester, Essex
Traces of the English Civil War
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One of Suffolk's best-kept secrets
Flatford Cottage and Mill
National Trust property
Colchester Castle Museum
Heritage site
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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.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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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.
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
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.
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church, Colchester, Essex
Traces of the English Civil War
Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2NP
See church page
All Saints' Church, Little Wenham, Suffolk
One of Suffolk's best-kept secrets
Little Wenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, CO7 6PU
See church page
St Martin's Church, Colchester, Essex
Built of recycled Roman brick
West Stockwell Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HN
See church page
Colchester, St Botolph's Priory The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/colchester-st-botolphs-priory
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.
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.
All our Essex churches are in CCT’s South East region.
Contact telephone: 01473 424469
Essex Society for Family History
Essex Society for Archaeology & History
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.
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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