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There has been a church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Brentwood since the 13th century, and we are very much at the heart of the community.

A Norman (12th century) church, St Mary’s is rich in interesting features including the famous ‘Bed Bug’ weather vane which is said to have been put there to commemorate King John’s fateful visit to the village.

Close to the River Bain, a church has been on this site for about 900 years.

A vast church with an explosive history.

Ours is a small village church dating from the 12th century, with a rich history and a Bronze Age barrow in the churchyard.

The Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Brentwood, as well as being the home of the vibrant Cathedral Parish here in Brentwood.

Beautifully located rural church, opposite the village pub, with a separate 13th century tower, a 11th century rood screen and a 16th century chantry chapel.

St Luke’s most outstanding features are the beautiful stained glass windows and the memorial to Mary Jane Lovell, who went to Palestine in 1892 and founded the Lovell Society for the Blind.

Imposing church set at the top of the Witham valley.

Resting place of James Roberts, who sailed on the Endeavour alongside Captain Cook and Sir Joseph Banks.

The present church was built in 1830/31 on the same site as one dating from the middle 15th century, with interesting treasures are waiting to be found within.

Lincoln Cathedral punctuates the city skyline and can be seen for many miles, it was once the tallest building in the world (before the central spire fell down in 1548).