Parish Church of St Mary and St Edward, and Village, West Hanningfield, near Chelmsford, Essex CM2 8UL

Details

Accessibility

Church:

• Toilets
• Accessible toilet
• Assistance dogs
• Car park/parking available
• Hearing (induction) loop

Brief description

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6669/about-us/

2025: "At St Mary and St Edward's we have a regular Sunday eucharist in a relaxed, friendly and supportive atmosphere. We welcome all new-comers be they regular church-goers or not.

We have a vibrant Friends of the Church group who organise social and fundraising events to raise money for restoration work https://www.friendswhchurch.org.uk. Our team of flower arrangers are extremely talented and our friendly choir also enjoy social events together. On major feast days and festivals our local Brownies and village school join with us to celebrate and lead worship.

During recent renovations we discovered early medieval wall paintings. Historic England have used dendrochronology to date our unique wooden belfry to 1383 - 1395. We are currently exploring the possiblilty of full circle ringing our rare set of 4 Miles Gray bells which were cast in 1676.

We provide a home for at least 5 different species of bats.

Why not visit us and join us for worship or find out more about our fascinating history on one of our historic tours (see events tab). 

The church is listed Grade II* on English heritage listed properties website (List Entry number 1236738).

St. Mary’s & St. Edward’s church is a remarkable example of the development of rural Essex church architecture from Norman origins throughout the centuries to the present day. Due to its rather isolated geographical position, several unique and interesting features remain of what was once a medieval manorial church."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Hanningfield

"The Church of St Mary and St Edward is a Grade II* listed church in the east end of the village. It is of 12th-century origin, with considerable alterations made in the 18th and 19th centuries. It has a weather-boarded timber-framed tower, thought to date from the early thirteenth century, with timbers recently dated as being felled between AD 1382 and 1414. The bells were cast in 1676 and are a rare example of a complete 17th-century ring, although not operable for some time. The Church Buildings Council consider them of historic significance. A Whitechapel Bell Foundry report noted that the bell-frame was cut to install the bells.[3]"

https://www.westhanningfield-pc.gov.uk/local-info/

Address

Parish Church of St Mary and St Edward,

Essex

Email

https://www.westhanningfield-pc.gov.uk/contact-us/

Phone

Website

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6669/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Hanningfield

https://www.westhanningfield-pc.gov.uk/

Directions

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6669/find-us/

"The church is situated on the corner of Church Road and Church Lane in West Hanningfield, slightly back from the road."  "West Hanningfield is located to the north of Hanningfield Reservoir."

Opening Times

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6669/find-us/

2025: "Please contact the churchwarden if you wish to visit 01245 400532."

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

https://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-West_Hanningfield-London_and_South_East-site_6870040-2122

2025: "Bus 300, 13, 13A"

Amenities

https://www.westhanningfield-pc.gov.uk/local-info/

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6669/facilities/

2025 Church: