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St Andrew

Mainly Norman, with traces of reused Roman brick, St Andrew's has a pretty clapboard bell turret and porch, and shares a churchyard with the later church of St Christopher.

Willingale Spain, Essex

Opening times

Open daily.

Address

The Street
Willingale Spain
Essex
CM5 0SJ

The chancel of St Andrew's is 15th century as are the belfry timbers, and there is a 14th century octagonal font.

Some interesting memorials include two sad inscriptions dated 1614, in memory of children of the rector.

This church is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust

  • Captivating architecture

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Churches Conservation Trust

Contact information

Other nearby churches

St Christopher

Willingale, Essex

The beautiful church of St Christopher's, built in 1320, is unique in Essex as it shares a churchyard with the older St Andrew's.

St Laurence

Blackmore, Essex

The tower of St Laurence is one of the best of its kind in the country, and is remarkable both inside and out.

St Michael & All Angels

Leaden Roding, Essex

A beautifully light open and simple Norman church recorded as being part of an endowment in 1090.