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St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley

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St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley — church in Great Warley, Essex, England, UK.

St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley, historic churches in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Brentwood · 3.1 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St. Mary the Virgin in Great Warley, you can take a train to Brentwood station, which is approximately 3.1 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is CM13 3JP. Entry to the church is free.

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About

St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1902. Designed by Charles Harrison Townsend. Built in the Art Nouveau architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Great Warley, Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5864°, 0.2920°.

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Heritage listing

St. Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed parish church for Great Warley in the Brentwood borough of Essex, England. It is noted for its unique Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) interior, designed by Sir William Reynolds-Stephens. Built in 1902 with money and land donated by the Heseltine family, and consecrated in 1904, the church is Grade I listed. The architect was Charles Harrison Townsend.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St. Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed parish church for Great Warley in the Brentwood borough of Essex, England. It is noted for its unique Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) interior, designed by Sir William Reynolds-Stephens. Built in 1902 with money and land donated by the Heseltine family, and consecrated in 1904, the church is Grade I listed. The architect was Charles Harrison Townsend. The churchyard contains a war grave of a Royal Army Ordnance Corps officer of World War II.

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Coordinates
51.5864, 0.2920
County
Essex
District
Brentwood
Parish
Brentwood, unparished area
Postcode
CM13 3JP
Parliamentary constituency
Brentwood and Ongar
Established
1902
Nearest railway station
Brentwood3.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley?
St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM13 3JP), in the parish of Brentwood, unparished area.
What is St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley?
St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley — church in Great Warley, Essex, England, UK.
How do I get to St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley?
The nearest railway station is Brentwood, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM13 3JP.
When was St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley built?
Built or established in 1902. Designed by Charles Harrison Townsend.
Is St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley a listed building?
St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley free to visit?
Yes, St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley is free to enter.
How do I get to St. Mary the Virgin, Great Warley?
The nearest railway station is Brentwood, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM13 3JP.