What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Braintree.
St Laurence's Church in Ridgewell includes a font that is likely medieval in origin; it is a simple, sturdy design typical of rural churches in the region and reflects the dedication of the church to St Laurence, a significant Christian martyr. The font's survival and use over centuries highlight the church's continuity and local religious significance.
Places near here
Commemorative plaque, St Laurence's Church, RidgewellChurch, cross or graveyard · 1 yd
Graffiti, St Laurence's Church, RidgewellChurch, cross or graveyard · 1 yd
War MemorialMonument · 179 yd
Meadowend GroveForest · 1543 yd
Pettyfield WoodWood · 1552 yd
RAF MemorialMemorial · 1720 yd
Old MilestoneMonument or public art · 1.6 mi
Great Yeldham Sports GroundSports ground · 2.2 mi
A cottage on Harrow HillMountain or hill · 2.9 mi
Footpath to Hickford HillMountain or hill · 3.1 mi
Clare Castle MotteRuins · 3.3 mi
Clare CastleScheduled monument · 3.4 miOther information
Photo: Humphrey Bolton · CC BY-SA 2.0