English Heritage sites near Chignall Parish

Hill Hall

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 16th Century beamed restaurant is a Trip Advisor top ten restaurant with three rooms, a snug, sun terrace and garden providing lunch light bites, evening candlelit a la carte menu and a four meat Sunday carvery with vegetarian option....
Three Elms

Chignal St James, CM1 4TZ
(01245) 443151

Traditional village pub. One large room with a cosy log burner and a single bar. Wood beam ceiling and a piano in one corner. TV, darts and bar billiards are tucked away in a small annex. Beer garden at rear and wooden benches in front of p...