Church of St Mary the Virgin, Gothic parish church in Saffron Walden, England.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin features a 193-foot spire, making it the tallest non-cathedral church structure in Essex county.
The original church from 1130 underwent reconstruction between 1250 and 1258, followed by another rebuilding phase in the Perpendicular style around 1450.
The interior contains carved spandrels depicting saffron flowers, connecting the church design to the town's historical involvement in saffron cultivation.
The church opens daily from 8:30 AM until dusk, providing accessible entry points and parking facilities within 250 meters of the building.
Master mason John Wastell, who designed King's College Chapel in Cambridge, supervised parts of the church construction during the 15th century.
Location: Saffron Walden
Inception: 13 century
Website: http://stmaryssaffronwalden.org
GPS coordinates: 52.02480,0.23930
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:32
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