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- West Bergholt, Essex (St Mary's Church)
St Mary’s is believed to have Saxon origins - though much of the church is 14th-century. Reused Roman bricks pepper the walls and buttresses, and the north wall is 1,000 years old.
Remote from its village, the old church makes an attractive ensemble with the Georgian Hall and the pond across the lane.
There are two intriguing Royal Arms – one a rare survivor from the reign of James I; the other in cast iron, made by a Colchester foundry in 1816.
The atmosphere of St Mary’s is wonderfully, curiously still, with nothing but birdsong to break the peace.
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Wooden signpost to church at the junction of the B1508 and Hall Road three miles NW of Colchester
Nearest railway station: Colchester (3 miles). Closest bus route number 753
TL 954 281
01/05/12
Following on from the success of our Discover Wallpaintings project last year we are delighted to announce the launch of…
St Martin's Church, Colchester, Essex
Built of recycled Roman brick
St Michael's Church, Berechurch, Essex
Fine family monuments beneath a spectacular roof
Colchester Castle Museum
Heritage site
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.
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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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.
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 Martin's Church, Colchester, Essex Built of recycled Roman brick West Stockwell Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HN
See church page
St Michael's Church, Berechurch, Essex Fine family monuments beneath a spectacular roof Off Berechurch Hall Road, Berechurch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9NW
See church page
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church, Colchester, Essex Traces of the English Civil War Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2NP
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.
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.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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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.
There are two steps into the church but a ramp is available.
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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