St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon

The medieval church features a combination of flint walls with stone details, a grey brick tower from 1734, and red architectural elements throughout its structure.

Built around 1250, the church received modifications in the 19th century, including the addition of a gabled porch and a lean-to north aisle in 1876.

The church contains medieval brass effigies of John Clerk and Lucie, along with a marble statue by John Flaxman commemorating Sir Francis Sykes.

The Churches Conservation Trust maintains the building, which opens daily from 10:00 to 16:00 and provides parking in a nearby gravel area.

The churchyard serves as the final resting place of Jethro Tull, an agricultural pioneer who transformed farming methods in 18th-century England.

Location: Basildon

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 51.50830,-1.11833

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:18