St John the Baptist with Our Lady & St Laurence
Thaxted, Essex
Simon Jenkins, when chairman of the national trust, wrote 'Thaxted is the Queen of Essex and her crown is the church'.
The tower of Finchingfield's church looks out over one of the best loved villagescapes in England, with its duck pond, green and charming old houses having been the subject of countless photos.
Finchingfield, Essex
The stout Norman church tower capped by a quirky 18th century cupola is the perfect finishing touch to the scene.
Much of the body of the church is from the 13th and 14th centuries, and it is unusual in that the chancel as well as the nave have clerestories. The 15th century chancel screen is both delicate and elaborate and pulls the eye along the nave.
The south chapel also has a lovely screen, from the 14th century. In this chapel are brass effigies to Sir John Berners and his wife from the mid 1500s. There are many other monuments in the church, particularly in the chancel and the Kempe Chapel.
Thaxted, Essex
Simon Jenkins, when chairman of the national trust, wrote 'Thaxted is the Queen of Essex and her crown is the church'.
Radwinter, Essex
The story of Radwinter church as it appears today revolves around the Reverend JFW Bullock, who was Vicar here from 1865 to 1916 and whose family had been lords of the manor.
Castle Heddingham, Essex
Pretty cottages in pastel shades snuggle up to the churchyard walls here, it is an idyllic scene.