St Mary's Church, Buttsbury

I'm not religious but its a great place to watch a sunset.

This is a simple stunning Grade II listed 14th century church and is so peaceful.I’m not religious but it is my favourite church in the area for its feeling of serenity as soon as you walk inside. It is simple and elegant. The cushions on each seat are amazing and clearly handmade.We came across the church on a long walk in the area. It occupies a fairly isolated position on a hill.On one of the walls is a painting from the medial period of the Last Judgement. This painting was discovered by workmen when working in the roof, and may have been hidden in the roof at the time of the English reformation.Set in the floor of the Nave & the North Aisle are two memorial slabs from the 17th century.On the West wall of the Nave there is WW1 Memorial that lists the men from Buttsbury who were enlisted to serve in WW1, and the centre panel shows who had died and did not return. There is a book underneath where someone is clearly trying to collect more details on each family.There is also a lovely corner where you can select a piece of wool, say a prayer for a loved one and put your piece of wool on the board (see photos).

Lovely little church that occasionally has events. Great place to park and go for some decent dog walks in the countryside.

Beautiful, peaceful and serene. A must go see.

My Grandfathers place if worship. Always found this cute little church open.history goes right back to about 1210

A Beautiful Church, first mentioned in the late 12th Century, when St Leonard's- Atte- Bow, the nunneries nuns would stay here, the North Door dates from 1150, open every day, an excellent location for dog walkers, ramblers, cyclists, and for folk who just want to have a look, or for private prayer, you can park outside or if busy, or park at Ingatestone Hall, and walk across the fields.

Lovely church with sitting to have a rest and a cuppa on a walk. But remember to take your rubbish away.

Very pretty little church from C14th with a door probably made about 1250!Church is open to view and is well worth a visit. Floral decorations were beautiful.

Lovely to see acknowledgement of the wounded soldiers as well as the deceased.

My mid-point for many road cycle rides, this is a stunning and very old church set overlooking beautiful Essex countryside. Lots of footpaths leading from here for dog walking etc.Having places like this casually appear on my rides is part of what makes our country so great!