The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
Detail of stained glass window

The market town of Saffron Walden sits in the Uttlesford district of Essex about 15 miles south of Cambridge.

The parish church of St Mary the Virgin dates mainly from the end of the 15th century, the church was struck and damaged by lightning in 1769, following this repairs carried out in the 1790s removed many medieval features. The 183 ft spire was added in 1832 to replace an older lantern tower.

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The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin

The market town of Saffron Walden sits in the Uttlesford district of Essex about 15 miles south of Cambridge.

The parish church of St Mary the Virgin dates mainly from the end of the 15th century, the church was struck and damaged by lightning in 1769, following this repairs carried out in the 1790s removed many medieval features. The 183 ft spire was added in 1832 to replace an older lantern tower.

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The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin

The market town of Saffron Walden sits in the Uttlesford district of Essex about 15 miles south of Cambridge.

The parish church of St Mary the Virgin dates mainly from the end of the 15th century, the church was struck and damaged by lightning in 1769, following this repairs carried out in the 1790s removed many medieval features. The 183 ft spire was added in 1832 to replace an older lantern tower.

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The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence

Waltham Abbey is a town in the Epping Forest District of Essex located approximately 14 miles north-east of central London.
The town gets it's name from the famous abbey that once dominated the town, in 1540 it was the last religious community to be closed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The abbey is believed to the be the last resting place of King Harold who died at the battle of Hastings.
Part of the original abbey building is now used as the towns parish church dedicated to the Holy Cross and St Lawrence.
The building dates back to the early 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture.

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The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross and St Lawrence of Rome

Waltham Abbey is a town in the Epping Forest District of Essex located approximately 14 miles north-east of central London.
The town gets it's name from the famous abbey that once dominated the town, in 1540 it was the last religious community to be closed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The abbey is believed to the be the last resting place of King Harold who died at the battle of Hastings.
Part of the original abbey building is now used as the towns parish church dedicated to the Holy Cross and St Lawrence.
The building dates back to the early 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture.

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