Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Billericay
Essex - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1264434, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17545172
Before visiting Church of St Mary
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St Mary
The Church of St Mary is an active Church of England parish church at Buttsbury, near Billericay in Essex. Standing amid farmland beside the River Wid, it is designated Grade II* and holds Sunday worship according to the Book of Common Prayer. With no electricity, services are lit by candles.
Although a church was recorded here in the 12th century, most of the present structure is medieval. Its compact nave and chancel date largely from the 1300s, while the broader north and south aisles were added in the following century, chiefly using flint rubble with dressed stone. Roman tiles are incorporated into the walls. The west tower was rebuilt in brick during Victorian restoration around 1876, when the spire was shortened and a south porch added. A 12th-century oak door retains distinctive medieval ironwork, including serpent-shaped hinges. Other features include a medieval Last Judgement painting, two 17th-century memorial slabs and an unusual First World War memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Mary?⌄
Church of St Mary in Billericay belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Mary building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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