St Mary the Virgin
Wendens Ambo, Essex
The combination of church and cottages here is rural England at its most appealing.
Opening times
The church is open during office hours seven days a week.
Address
Church Street
Newport
Essex
CB11 3RA
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51.9843804, 0.2136544
Its treasures include the Newport Chest, a portable altar of the late 12th century with oil paintings, and an octagonal font of similar age. The porch is 15th century, over which is a priest’s room with a library founded by Dr Thomas Bray. There are brasses from 1515 and 1608, and some 14th century stained glass.
The church has six bells, the earliest about 1450. Its tower is visible for miles around.
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Fascinating churchyard
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Captivating architecture
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Walkers & cyclists welcome
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Space to secure your bike
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Ramp or level access available on request
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Parking within 250m
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Level access to the main areas
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Dog friendly
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Café within 500m
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Church of England
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Cornerstone Grant, £10,000, 2021
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Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.
