St. Nicholas' Church, Castle Hedingham, Essex

A named place photographed at this map point in Braintree.

St. Nicholas' Church in Castle Hedingham was built in the 12th century, with later medieval additions, and is associated with the powerful de Vere family, Earls of Oxford, who held the surrounding castle and manor. The church is important as a well-preserved example of Norman and Gothic architecture in Essex and reflects the religious and social history of the region.