St Mary's Church, Little Ilford, Medieval parish church in Little Ilford, England
Description
St Mary's Church is a medieval parish church built in stone and brick with a reconstructed chancel and a side chapel. The building shows different construction periods, reflecting changes made across the centuries.
History
The building was founded in 1150 and served as the spiritual center of the local community for centuries. In 1938 its role changed when it became a chapel of ease for the nearby St Michael's Church.
Culture
This church serves as a focal point for understanding the community's past through its gravestones and memorials. The space connects visitors to families who shaped the neighborhood over many centuries.
Practical
The building sits on Church Road between St Mary's Approach and St Winefride's Avenue with straightforward access. Woodgrange Park station nearby provides a convenient way to reach this location.
Did you know?
A family chapel was added in 1724 and shows the connection between local nobility and religious institutions. This chapel is a rare example of private religious architecture from that era.
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