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St Mary the Virgin

The combination of church and cottages here is rural England at its most appealing.

Wendens Ambo, Essex

Opening times

Church open daily.

Address

Church Path
Wendens Ambo
Essex
CB11 4JZ

The church itself is beautiful, with flint walls and a collection of roofs at different angles, best seen from the southeast.

The tower, which has a little spire called a Herefordshire spike, is Norman, and has reused Roman bricks in the west doorway. The nave and chancel are later, the chancel was rebuilt around 1300.

Inside, there are remains of medieval wall paintings showing scenes from the life of St Margaret, a 16th century font cover and a medieval screen and benches. One has a renowned carving of a tiger on it.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Social heritage stories

  • 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

  • Church of England

Contact information

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