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St James Church , Dengie
The original dates of the church are unknown although the nave and chancel were rebuilt in the 14th century. The
walls use Roman bricks and rare yellow bricks which have been dated as
14th century. Also in the walls are a mix of brown stone, flint and
pebble. The bellcote, north vestry and south porch were added in the 19th century. The Church owns a cup with two bands of ornament dated as 1565. In 1880 the incumbent Rev E Warmington designed and installed an ornately carved piscina and sedilla. Floor slabs are dated 1520 showing 5 kneeling boys, 2 kneeling girls and a woman with head dress and dress girdle. The village war memorial is set into the wall of the church.
Dengie Churchyard
The Churchyard surrounding the Church has not been used for over 50 years.
Burials now take place at the churchayrd about 250 yards to the east of the church.
A gargoyle greets visitors to the church
