St Mary's Church, Mundon

St Mary's Church is a medieval stone and timber structure with a Tudor-era bell tower and a red brick chancel located on the Dengie Peninsula. The building displays various construction phases, with elements added across different centuries.

The oldest sections date to the 14th century and later received additions such as a north porch around 1600 and a red brick chancel. These changes show how the community adapted the building to its needs over the centuries.

The church holds medieval wall paintings and a full set of Georgian box pews that show how worshippers sat and prayed in this space for generations.

The church sits in a remote location on marshy ground and is reachable on foot, though access can be difficult depending on weather. Sturdy footwear is recommended and it is wise to check current conditions beforehand.

A timber frame surrounds the medieval west tower and was added to stabilize the building on marshy ground. This ingenious approach to constructing on unstable terrain may have inspired writer H.G. Wells, who lived in the area.

Location: Mundon

Inception: 14 century

Website: http://friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/CMSMS/index.php?page=mundon

GPS coordinates: 51.69120,0.71820

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05