Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in the Uttlesford local planning authority area, England. First listed on 21 February 1967. A C12 Church.
Church of St Mary
- WRENN ID
- forbidden-steel-cream
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- Uttlesford
- Constituency
- North West Essex MP: Mrs Kemi Badenoch (Con)
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 21 February 1967
- Type
- Church
- Address
- Church of St Mary, Birchanger
- OS grid reference
- TL 507 227
- Coordinates
- 51.88323, 0.1886
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Church of St Mary is a small building made of flint and stone, originating from the early 12th century, with an early 13th-century chancel that is externally undivided from the nave. It underwent extensive restoration in the 19th century, which included an addition to the north side. The original round west tower was destroyed in the 18th century, and a modern bellcote now replaces it. The nave features a west doorway dating from around 1125, which has been reset, along with a blocked south doorway of similar age. Both doorways are adorned with tympanum and frieze decorations of saltire crosses, and the arch of the south doorway is embellished with foliage scrolls. The chancel contains four early 13th-century lancet windows. Notable fittings include a 15th-century font and seven restored 15th-century benches. Additionally, the organ built by August Gern is recognized as the only unspoiled example of his work in the country. The church is valued for its architectural and historical significance.
Local climate
Church of St Mary sits in one of the driest parts of the UK, with an average of 700 mm of rain a year. This makes it drier than 91% of listed buildings in the UK. Its exposure to wind-driven rain is lower than that of 86% of listed buildings.
It experiences an average of 35 freeze-thaw cycles a year, more than 55% of listed buildings. Of these, 17 follow at least 1 mm of rain in the preceding 48 hours. Average temperatures at this location have risen by 0.3°C per decade since 1991.
Averages for 1991–2020; temperature trend 1991–2025. Figures describe the wider area (a grid cell of roughly 10 km), not the individual site. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026.
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