English Heritage sites near Purleigh Parish
HADLEIGH CASTLE
10 miles from Purleigh Parish
The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in about 1215 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified by Edward III during the Hundred Years War.
ST JOHN'S ABBEY GATE
18 miles from Purleigh Parish
This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John.
COLCHESTER, ST BOTOLPH'S PRIORY
18 miles from Purleigh Parish
The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture.
LEXDEN EARTHWORKS AND BLUEBOTTLE GROVE
18 miles from Purleigh Parish
The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.
UPNOR CASTLE
19 miles from Purleigh Parish
Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards.
TILBURY FORT
20 miles from Purleigh Parish
Spend a great family day out at Tilbury Fort in Essex. Explore the magazine houses or the bastion magazine passages of this fort on the Thames estuary that has protected London’s seaward approach.
Churches in Purleigh Parish
Purleigh: All Saints
Church Hill
Purleigh
Chelmsford
07413 416226
All Saints Church, Purleigh is in a prominent position at the top of a hill, overlooking the village of Purleigh. The church was completely rebuilt in the early 14th century and there are no certain traces remaining of the earlier building. The church is now classified as a Grade 1 listed building and is in very good condition. A recent addition to the church has been a new central heating system, very welcome in winter!
All Saints Church has a rich history. One previous incumbent of the church was Laurence Washington, Rector of All Saints from 1635 to 1645. He was George Washington's great great grandfather.
You can be assured of a very warm welcome at our church.
SAFEGUARDING
We are committed to ensuring that All Saints Church is a safe place for all.
The Parochial Church Council of All saints Church has adopted the House of Bishops' Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement - Link to Https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-12/PromotingSaferChurchweb.pdf
Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Mrs Julia Davis White. She can be contacted by phoning 07773025031 or by e-mail - [email protected]
All Saints Church is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. For further information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here. Link to https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding
For information about the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Safeguarding contacts in the Diocese of Chelmsford click here. Link to https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-contacts This page includes contact details for Safeguarding organisations and charities.
Clicking on the Safeguarding Tab at the bottom of this page takes you to the Diocesan Safeguarding Contacts. On the map, click on the tab for CHELMSFORD and this will take you to the Chelmsford Diocese Safeguarding pages.
If you believe that somebody is in immediate risk of danger or harm you should call 999 and ask for the police.
Pubs in Purleigh Parish
Bell
The Street, Purleigh, CM3 6QJ
(01621) 828348
purleighbell.com/
Fox & Hounds
Birchwood Road, Cock Clarks, CM3 6RF
(01621) 829662
foxandhoundscockclarks.co.uk/
Round Bush
Fambridge Road, Purleigh, CM9 6NN
(01621) 829569
grayandsons.co.uk/public-houses