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The old oak porch is enscribed 'Enter into His courts with Praise'
The original Norman doorway with it's dog-tooth pattern tympanum unaltered since 1160 AD, still remains.
Recess for the Holy Water stoup in the original Norman wall.
The church's earliest window, probably enlarged since Norman times.
The fine King Post roof of 1475, unchanged since 1475 and the attached hatchments.
The Lady Chapel is an intimate place for reflection and peace - a memorial for all those who paid the ultimate price for peace and justice.
The font was donated by William Earle and installed in 1858.
The Bell Tower of 1475 showing some of it's original timber posts.
The oldest memorial in the church in memory of Robert Rampston records his concern for the poor..
Memorial to George Shillibeer, inventor of the London Omnibus
Incumbents Board listing all the Vicars and Rectors since 1329.
The pulpit and rederos personally designed by George F. Bodley in 1896.
Organ designed by Ralph Downes and built in 1963.
Life-sized brass of Samuel Harsnett who was Vicar at Chigwell from 1597 to 1605 and later became Archbishop of York.
The Millenium Banner created by parishoners in 1999.
We kneel in God's presence in front of the magnificent East window -"The Crucifixion" designed by C.E. Kemper .
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