Easthorpe Road Easthorpe Colchester
01621-815260
https://thurstablewinstreechurches.org/st-mary-the-virgin-easthorpe

St Mary the Virgin, Easthorpe is one of a group of 'Five Parishes' in our nine parish benefice.

Visitor Information:

►  Parking is available on the roadside in front of the church.

►  There is easy access for the disabled.

►  Toilets are in the Church Hall next to the Church.

►  For security reasons the church is locked except for services. However, a key is available on application to one of the Churchwardens whose telephone numbers are on the church notice board.

An Historic Church

The church of St Mary, the dedication of which was recorded in 1427, is built of mixed materials with Roman brick in the dressings. It has an undivided nave and chancel with a west bell turret and spire of timber. The nave and west end of the chancel, which originally had an apse, are 12th century and of that period are all or part of five windows and north and south nave doorways. In the 13th century the apse was destroyed and the chancel lengthened: it has an east triplet of lancet windows, sedilia and a piscina. In the 15th century the porch, reconstructed in 1910, and a stoup were added, as was a rood loft from which rood-stair doorways remain.

By 1892 the nave roof and were in poor condition, and the church was extensively restored in 1910-11 by F Hutton of Birch. The walls were repaired, a new roof was constructed, the tower was straightened and the north doorway was reopened. The old vestry was removed, the church reseated with chairs and refloored and a pulpit was provided.

Two bells were recorded in 1867 and 1877, one of which was of 1663 by Miles Gray, which survived in 1909.

The present organ was brought here from St Stephen's church in Colchester.

Church Road/Aldercar Road Copford Colchester
01621-815260
http://www.copfordchurch.org.uk

St Michael & All Angels, Copford is one of a group of 'Five Parishes' in our nine parish benefice.

More Information about our church and services of worship can be viewed on our website at www.copfordchurch.org.uk

A Historic Church:  Our 12th century church is of special architectural interest and Grade 1* listed.  Most of the wall paintings are original 12th century frescos.  Unfortunately, because of thefts from churches in the area, the building is normally locked except at service times.

Disabled Access:  Ramps are available for wheelchair access, with the assistance of an able-bodied person.  The toilet is designed for use by those with disabilities.

School Road, Copford Green, CO6 1BZ
07575 164323
copfordalma.co.uk/

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