All Saints Church, Vange

All Saints Church is a medieval church in Basildon constructed with ragstone and flint walls, topped with Norman-style windows and a timber bellcote at the western end. Its chancel arch is notably thick and solid, reflecting the building techniques and structural priorities of its time.

The church was built in the 1300s and remains the oldest surviving religious building in Basildon, with major reconstruction work undertaken in the 1800s. This 19th-century rebuilding significantly altered its appearance while keeping the original medieval core intact.

Inside you will find a 12th-century font made of Purbeck marble and medieval wall paintings showing the Last Judgement, which give the chancel its visual richness and spiritual focus.

The site sits near the A13 road and is reasonably accessible on foot from central Basildon. Plan for basic facilities only, as the building has no running water or restrooms available for visitors.

The building holds graves of five soldiers and two Royal Navy sailors from World War II, marking its role as a resting place for those lost in the conflict. These memorials reflect how this rural church became a focal point for local remembrance during and after the war.

Location: Basildon

Architectural style: Norman architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/All-Saints-Church-Vange-Essex

GPS coordinates: 51.55330,0.47236

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41