St Michael's Church, Berechurch

The church features a brick exterior with stone banding, tiled roofs, and a 14th-century tower that stands against the Essex countryside.

Initially constructed as a chapel of ease to Holy Trinity Church in Colchester, the structure underwent extensive rebuilding in 1872 under architect Charles Pertwee.

The Audley Chapel contains a hammerbeam roof decorated with carvings showing emblems of Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, and heraldic badges.

Located on Berechurch Hall Road south of Colchester, the church sits at coordinates 51°51′36″N and 0°53′33″E, accessible from the B1025 or B1026.

The building houses monuments to the Audley family, including one of Sir Henry Audley from 1648 depicting him reclining in armor with kneeling children.

Location: Colchester

Inception: 1878

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Michaels-Church-Berechurch-Essex

GPS coordinates: 51.86000,0.89267

Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:23