English Heritage sites near Chignall Parish
HILL HALL
13 miles from Chignall Parish
This fine Elizabethan mansion features some of the earliest external Renaissance architectural detail in the country.
PRIOR'S HALL BARN
16 miles from Chignall Parish
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England, tree-ring dated to the mid-15th century, with a breathtaking aisled interior and crown post roof, the product of some 400 oaks.
HADLEIGH CASTLE
18 miles from Chignall Parish
The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in about 1215 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified by Edward III during the Hundred Years War.
WALTHAM ABBEY GATEHOUSE AND BRIDGE
19 miles from Chignall Parish
A fine 14th century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.
AUDLEY END HOUSE AND GARDENS
19 miles from Chignall Parish
One of England's finest country houses, Audley End is also a mansion with a difference. Enjoy a great day out.
LEXDEN EARTHWORKS AND BLUEBOTTLE GROVE
21 miles from Chignall Parish
The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.
Churches in Chignall Parish
Chignal Smealey: St Nicholas
St Nicholas Church
Chignal Smealy
Chelmsford
07957 228 467
http://www.greatwalthamchurch.org.uk/
This lovely village church is a haven of peace and beauty. You are welcome to any of our events or services or just to come and sit in the quiet loveliness.
We are having repairs done to the church, and would welcome anyone who would like to join a new "Friends" group. Contact: Our Parish Administrator; Alison Bates tel: 07957228 467 email: [email protected]
Please note that we share services and events with St Mary & St Lawrence, Great Waltham, and St John the Evangelist, Ford End.
Pubs in Chignall Parish
Pig & Whistle
Chignal Road, Chignal Smealey, CM1 4SZ
(01245) 443186
pigandwhistlechelmsford.uk