St Mary the Virgin, Great Warley

Summary

St. Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed[1] parish church for Great Warley in the Brentwood borough of Essex, England. It is noted for its unique Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) interior, designed by Sir William Reynolds-Stephens.

St Mary the Virgin, Great Warley
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LocationGreat Warley, Essex
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
StatusActive
Consecrated1904
Architecture
Functional statusParish church
Heritage designationGrade I listed
Architect(s)Charles Harrison Townsend
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Chelmsford
Episcopal areaBradwell Episcopal Area
ArchdeaconryArchdeaconry of Chelmsford
DeaneryDeanery of Brentwood
ParishGreat Warley
Clergy
Priest in chargeThe Revd Robert Binks
Curate(s)The Revd Adrian McConnaughie

Built in 1902 with money and land donated by the Heseltine family, and consecrated in 1904, the church is Grade I listed. The architect was Charles Harrison Townsend.

The churchyard contains a war grave of a Royal Army Ordnance Corps officer of World War II.[2]

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References edit

  1. ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1197210)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
  2. ^ [1] CWGC Casualty Record.
  • Church website
  • Brentwood Borough Council page
  • Art & Architecture entry
  • external pictures.

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