Finchingfield Things to Do Tips by Ash59

Finchingfield Church

The inside of the church looks quite plain when you first walk in, compared to some of the more ornate churches that you come across. However. it is worth looking a little closer to see the detail that makes this church appealling.

If you walk around and look up, you will see different types of pillars holding up the roof. The different types denote the year in which that part of the church was built. If you are interested, as you walk into the church, you will find a table containing info leaflets (cost 30 pence) about the church which will give you the relevant information.

The wooden Rood screen that stands in front of the main Nave is said to be one of the finest in Essex and dates from the early 15th century.

The font that you can see at the front of the photo has a modern base but the actual leaded font dates from 1375.

Finchingfield Church

The church with its tower dominates the village, standing high and proud on the hill.

Parts of the church, mainly the tower, dates from the 12th century. It is thought that the tower may have first been built as a defensive and lookout tower for the village and the rest of the church added in the 14th century.

The tower used to have a spire which was recorded in in 1735 as being "lofty and leaded and was blown down at Cromwells exit". The 15th century angelus bell that was in that spire now resides in the cupola which now crowns the tower.

This bell is still rung with a peal of eight bells from the 1766 and another peal of seven from 1781.

Directions: From the pond, look up the hill.