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Ian joined the lottery while living with his nan in Chipping Ongar and then kept playing with her postcode after flitting to a new home 11 miles away with his husband broke down after bagging his windfall and revealed that winning with his old address made it more special I called Postcode Lottery to change the address and then thought that I wouldn't The house has been in my life since I was born Ian celebrated with six of his former neighbours in nearby Chipping Ongar after CM5 0BU bagged our weekly £1m Millionaire Street prize today but two neighbours doubled their prizes by playing with two tickets Ian and his hubby Ollie had moved in with his grandmother But he only told his partner and parents that he hadn't switched his postcode after getting a call to say he'd won When Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson presented him with his cheque Ian and Ollie were hugged by his tearful parents It couldn't have happened to a better two people "When Ian first rang me and said he had won with my mum's address I didn't realise you could play with another postcode The fact that he carried on playing with that postcode after moving is amazing I said to my mum that we'd tell her as soon as they found out She was just so pleased that they had won anything Local authority supervisor Sean added: "Donna letting them live at her mum's house is the reason why People's Postcode Lottery are here today It's one of those goodwill things that has led to this." 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I've been sat looking out the window for the past couple of hours cuddling the couple's lively pet Jug Dot - a cross between a Jack Russell and a Pug - said: "We've got some champagne in the fridge." good friends and next-door neighbours Steven Smith and Neil Nagle congratulated each other after revealing their £111,111 cheques together The families are so close they've even installed a gate in the fence between both homes so they can get easier access Now wheelchair-user Steven - left paralysed from the waist down after cancer spread to his spinal cord - and wife Lynn will use their win to make further adaptations at their home and holiday caravan who has been cancer-free for around seven years said: "We've had to do quite a lot of things to the house We'll pay for more adaptations and improve my quality of life My wife Lynn and his wife walk the dogs together every day Neil said the win would boost his and his wife Corinne's retirement They have five children and four grandchildren You don't think you're ever going to win anything like that We're the best of friends and have been neighbours for a long while All of the neighbours first signed up to support local One organisation near them has benefitted from their wins Ongar and District Community Association (ODCA) has been awarded £30,000 by Postcode Community Trust ODCA operates Budworth Hall - a landmark Grade 2 listed Victorian Building erected in 1886 said: "Budworth Hall is steeped in history and we are deeply privileged to be custodians of the building "A building of this scale comes with significant costs and with our current renovation projects going on we have a lot of spend to commit to throughout the year." Budworth Hall houses a ballroom with an adjacent kitchen The rooms are available for hire by local groups The ballroom is currently being renovated and repaired with a view to opening back up in the coming months Budworth Hall's purpose has been to cater for the community Budworth Hall became a hospital for wounded and sick troops and Budworth Hall is the home of many groups as well as expanding plans to become a wedding venue." 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The players… A son won three times more than his dad on People's Postcode Lottery after he kept playing with his parents' address - despite moving out… Reform UK has won another council seat in an area that has postponed local elections until next year It comes days after a Reform candidate won a by-election in West Sussex - another area given the go-ahead to delay their election until May 2026 under Labour's devolution plan to turn two-tier councils in England into unitary authorities The win adds to Nigel Farage's momentum going into May 1 when voters will head to the polls in 23 areas across England to choose new councillors With the Conservatives defending a very high baseline and Reform fielding the most candidates Reform is projected to win hundreds of seats Annie-May O'Neill has been elected unopposed to Ongar Town Council located in the Epping Forest District of Essex A by-election will also be held for a vacant Shelley Ward seat on the council The Chipping Ongar ward seat became vacant with the resignation of Cormac O'Neil telling his followers that "Reform has all the momentum in British politics" O'Neill said it would be a "true honour" to serve the people of Ongar Reform UK gains another council seat in area delayed under Labour as Keir Starmer faces ballot box vengeance Although the Conservatives and Labour did not field a candidate in the Ongar seat a clear pattern is emerging ahead of May 1 The win in Essex shares a common characteristic with Reform candidate Giuliano Pinnelli's narrow by-election victory in the Bognor Regis Marine Ward seat last week West Sussex and Essex were among nine councils granted permission to delay their elections until 2026 under Labour's devolution plans The government plans to turn two-tier councils in England into unitary authorities The councils insist that delaying their elections to May 2026 will buy them time to make the necessary structural changes Angela Rayner said that holding elections for bodies that were due to be scrapped would be "an expensive and irresponsible waste of taxpayers' money" accusing Labour of "colluding" with the Conservatives to thwart the insurgent party's rise to power as the delays are in areas where a strong turnout is expected Those looking forward to voting for Reform on May 1 also share this sentiment, with a growing number threatening to withhold their council tax out of protest pollsters project Farage's party winning big on Thursday hint at what Reform could have achieved if elections were going ahead It also portends a reckoning at the ballot box with voters potentially registering their discontent at Labour's move on May 1 He said: “Fewer than half of the people who tell pollsters how they are going to vote say they are going to vote either Conservative or Labour This is consistent with a polling prediction from Lord Hayward who expects the Tories to lose between 475 and 525 local authority seats including CPR and equip yourself to save a life Explore our 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Chipping Ongar High Street and made its way back through Stondon Massey and Blackmore sponsored by The Green Barn Farm Shop Café and Crawfords Group began as a modest idea inspired by a festive tractor sighting in Oxford it has grown into a much-anticipated annual event drawing participants from across Essex and beyond The event holds a personal significance for Liz whose son was airlifted by an air ambulance after a serious accident 10 years ago “This is my way of giving back to an incredible charity,” Liz said you never know when their life-saving services might be needed the Christmas Tractor Run has raised an impressive £18,000 for charity and while donations are still being counted organisers estimate around £13,000 for EHAAT this year The evening was a magical celebration of holiday spirit and generosity—all in support of a cause that makes a real difference Join the community and recieve all the latest news and updates straight to your inbox Join the community and receive all the latest news and updates straight to your inbox By NOTICEBOARD · 3 September 2024 HOUSING PROPOSAL: An artist's impression of the proposed Chipping Ongar development (Image: Bellway) Bellway has submitted a full planning application for the development of 85 new homes in Chipping Ongar which would boost the local economy while improving infrastructure and services The company's detailed proposals include 51 homes for private sale and 34 affordable homes and are being considered by Epping Forest District Council The plans feature a range of energy-efficient home designs from one and two-bedroom maisonettes to two to five-bedroom houses with materials and architectural features taking inspiration from the local area to ensure the development is sensitive to its surroundings The homes would all have access to electric vehicle charging points with selected properties benefitting from PV solar panels the housebuilder's sustainability strategy said: "We have worked closely with Epping Forest District Council to develop a thoughtful scheme that takes account of local design considerations to create a development of exceptional quality it will provide a boost to the local economy not only through the creation of new jobs during construction and economic activity from the new residents but also from the contributions to local infrastructure and services that we will commit to as part of the planning agreement "Those benefits are in addition to the delivery of much-needed homes for the local area in particular a range of affordable properties for affordable rent or shared ownership "This will be a highly inclusive neighbourhood with 95% of the homes designed to be more easily accessible and adaptable for those with reduced mobility or wheelchair users Sustainable design and construction methods have also been incorporated into the scheme so that carbon emissions from the development are reduced." The proposed development at Greensted Road is on an eight-and-a-half-acre site to the southwest of the town The site has been allocated for housing in the council's Local Plan The application features soft landscaping areas which would deliver ecological and environmental benefits native planting and a wildflower grass mix would be planted to increase the biodiversity of the site A central area of green open space would include a children's play area while a three-metre-wide cycleway is proposed across the development to promote sustainable travel we have committed to minimise our environmental impact and to promote biodiversity across all of our divisions The plans submitted to Epping Forest District Council detail our pledge to bring more natural sustainable habitats to Chipping Ongar "We have also partnered with the conservation charity Plantlife to ensure we are promoting biodiversity and sustainability throughout the UK." To find out more about the new homes Bellway Thames Gateway is building in Essex, Kent and London, visit www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/thames-gateway LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} This year's pilgrimage started on Thursday 6th March 2025 with a 13km walk from St Andrew’s Greensted to Mill Green Common Bishop Guli and fellow pilgrims at St Andrew's Greensted St Peter's Way is a meandering walk through the Essex countryside from Chipping Ongar to the ancient St Peter on the Wall Chapel at Bradwell on Sea The second walk took pilgrims on a 14.77km walk from the hamlet of Mill Green to the small village of West Hanningfield The third day of the pilgrimage was a 13.5km walk from the small village of West Hannigfield to the village of Purleigh and St Andrew's Biknacre for a lovely lunch.  Pilgrims prepare to depart from West Hanningfield A coffee stop at All Saints' Church East Hanningfield The fourth day of the pilgrimage was a 13.2km walk from All Saints Purleigh to St Lawrence and All Saints Steeple via St Mary's Mundon and St Barnabas Mayland.  Bishop Guli with her son Simeon who joined the pilgrimage for Day 4 The penultimate day of the Lenten Pilgrimage took walkers 11.58km from St Lawrence and All Saints Steeple to the historic Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell on Sea the end point of St Peter's Way.  Pilgrims gather at St Lawrence and All Saints Steeple The final day of this year's Lenten Pilgrimage was a 15km walk from Holy Trinity Pleshey to Chelsmford Cathedral Thank you to everyone who joined Bishop Guli on this year's Lenten Pilgrimage.  the Bishop of Chelmsford has written a message for the Easter season 2025 SALT was a day of encouragement and encounter for women across Chelmsford Diocese that took place at Holy Trinity South Woodford A convoy of decorated tractors will be lighting up the streets of Essex By NOTICEBOARD · 5 December 2024 JOYEUX NOEL: The vibrant event will raise funds for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) A much-loved Christmas Charity Tractor Run is set to return for its third year spreading holiday cheer and raising vital funds for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) Organised by Liz Lyon and her arable farming family of North Benfleet Hall this spectacular event will feature a convoy of decorated tractors lighting up the streets of Essex Set to take place on Saturday, December 7, the Christmas Tractor Run originally started as a small event inspired by a festive tractor sighting in Oxford It has since grown into a regional highlight attracting participants from across Essex and beyond Liz Lyon explained how it all began: “No one had organised a Christmas tractor run in Essex before With the generous support of Bob Crawford and his team at RW Crawford we’ve been able to build a fantastic community event “Tractors are coming from as far as the Essex/Suffolk border whose son was airlifted by an air ambulance following an accident 10 years ago “This is my way of giving back to an incredible charity you never know when their life-saving services might be needed,” Liz said Route: From RW Crawford via the A414 to Chipping Ongar returning through Stondon Massey and Blackmore - scan QR code (pictured below) Essex Young Farmers will once again play a crucial role and assist at key junctions to keep everything on track This year promises to be the biggest and best yet, with RW Crawford’s team working hard to prepare their yard and facilities for the festive celebration Don’t miss this magical evening of holiday spirit For more information contact: essextractorrun@outlook.com Statement of persons nominated (SOPN) for the by-election for Ongar town councillors for the Chipping Ongar and Shelley wards An election will take place on Thursday 22 May 2025 The case against The A414: boy racer territory Traffic can be chronic during rush hour and the school run you can drive to central London in just over an hour with a fair wind; to the M11 in less than 10 minutes; 15 minutes to the M25 Epping (Central line) and Brentwood (mainline); it's 20 minutes to Chelmsford Hang out at… The Woodman for a lovely pint, then a grill at the Fat Turk are lined with big suburban piles called things such as the Gables Or head for the delightful nooks of the centre Bargain of the week Not many. Two-bed, period terrace on the High Street, with courtyard, £220,000, with John Sear Jenny Main "It's a medieval town with a historic high street including the motte of a medieval castle; the oldest wooden church in the world reached by a path across fields – a beautiful walk on a summer's day; and a restored railway line with steam and diesel engines." Cathie Critchley "The Fat Turk is a lovely eatery with warm and friendly service – nothing is too much trouble and they never rush you out Do you live in Charlton, London? Do you have a favourite haunt or pet hate? If so, email lets.move@theguardian.com by Tuesday 7 May By InYourArea Community · 5 October 2022 MOUNTNESSING PRIMARY SCHOOL: Chair of governors John Dorrington Alex Burghart MP and Frances Pennell-Buck from the John & Amy English Charity Trust My visits in the last week have taken in celebrations commemorations and community spirit in abundance Celebrations were in order at Mountnessing Primary School which marked its 150th year of educating local children by opening a new school building which will enable it to double its intake from 15 to 30 children a year I was delighted to join the Bishop of Chelmsford The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani to play a part in declaring the new site open in front of parents and supporters with staff and children who clearly support and nurture each other I know Ofsted visited at the beginning of the school year I have no doubt the inspectors will have been as impressed as I was The Brentwood Centre saw some inspiring community sporting activity last week with the Essex-based Limbless Association charity bringing wheelchair rugby and cricket to the sports hall supports civilian amputees in their rehabilitation pathway with a mission to ensure no amputee need cope alone Prosthetic limbs were propped along the wall as their owners settled into sturdy sports wheelchairs designed to withstand the clash of rugby barges in some very competitive play. This charity is a lifeline for those who are going through the darkest time after limb loss. If it’s an issue which affects you, you can get in touch with the charity at www.limbless-association.org The Willingale community gathered en masse on Sunday to commemorate the USAAF pilots and crew who flew from Willingale Airfield (RAF Chipping Ongar) during the Second World War. I was enormously honoured to be asked to unveil the striking new granite memorial to those airmen funded and arranged by the endeavours of the Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust Willingale Parish Council and local farmers was a testament to the pride the people of Willingale and Chipping Ongar have in the effort that their community and the US aircrew made to prepare for D Day RAF Mildenhall provided an 'Honor Guard' from the USAF so a group of young airmen and women paraded the US flag in front of the memorial and a true display of community spirit at its best - great thanks to all those involved Get all the latest news, updates, things to do and more from your local InYourArea feed A campaign is underway to open the Cause for the Beatification for a heroic young priest priest who died on the Titanic rector of St Helen's Catholic Church in Chipping Ongar was travelling to New York to officiate at his brother's wedding His parish had organised a special collection to fund the trip Eyewitness reports say Father Byles had celebrated Mass for second-class passengers on the morning of the disaster When the ship hit the iceberg and begun to sink Fr Byles was offered a lifeboat place several times but he refused hear confessions and pray with those still on board In the ship's final moments Fr Byles prayed with the 100 plus passengers trapped at the stern Catholics and Jews knelt in the rising waters as he gave absolution to all Later Fr Byles family had an audience with Pope Pius X He was ordained as a priest in 1902 and came to the Essex parish in 1905 A stained glass window in St Helen's church The inscription reads: 'Pray for Rev Thomas Byles for eight years rector of this mission In his heroic death in the disaster SS Titanic April 15 1912 he earnestly devoted his last moments to the religious consolation of his fellow passengers' a memorial plaque commemorating Father Byles was unveiled at Fr Byles' old school by Bishop of Lancaster the Right Rev Michael Campbell The current parish priest at St Helen's church says he believes Fr Byles is a saint Father Graham Smith told the BBC: "He was an extraordinary man who gave his life for others to raise him to the altar which means that the Vatican will recognise him as a martyr of the church." "We are hoping and praying that he will be recognised as one of the saints within our canon... We hope people around the world will pray to him if they are in need and then beatification and then canonisation can go forward." Filipino Bishop in UK calling banks to stop financing fossil fuels Missionary sister pays tribute to her cousin We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community As our audience increases - so do our costs You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN The Epping Ongar Light Fantastic is steaming in at the end of the year to give train-lovers some steamingly festive cheer Let this be a reminder that wishes do come true when I was a wee baby intern for Secret London grizzled veteran executive editor I am now I wrote about all the wonderful things other cities had and posited the idea of nicking some of them to *improve* London Families and transport fans alike can hop aboard vintage trains for a joyous ride from Epping to Ongar under the power of one of the line’s four steam engines or the multitude of diesel engines The Epping Ongar Light Fantastic see the line’s heritage trains bedecked in a plentiful array of Christmas lights The classic engines are transformed into brightly-coloured blurs speeding through the night View this post on Instagram Trips depart two or three times a day Steam locomotives will be the standard for the experience Epping Ongar Railways does warn that circumstances may find the occasional diesel substitution you’ll be taken on your journey to the sounds of “voiceover man” heard on Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor You’ll also get a sweet LED wristband to wear as you bop along to the festive DJ mix – how very Coldplay and Taylor Swift-esque You can buy a family space for two people ticket Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city Published on 30th March 2018 by ianVisits in London Art News once part of the Central line has a small art gallery inside it now and their first exhibition of the year is appropriately about trains The gallery is in the former Ladies Waiting Room at the station The Penny Salon Gallery at Ongar Station’s exhibition is of nearly 100 framed images mainly covers over five decades from the 1960s onwards though steam does occasionally appear in a supporting role and will be replaced in May with a display of photos about the “Heyday of London Transport” This is followed by a showing of mainly limited edition prints, with an Eastern Counties theme, from the inspirational locally based transport artist, and Fellow of the Guild of Railway Artists, Malcolm Root. For one weekend only, and showing over the 9 and 10 June, during the Annual Steam Gala at the Epping Ongar Railway July sees an extra one-off exhibition that will utilise material from Reg Batten’s many forays into Essex from well over 50 years ago and which features many photographs never seen in an exhibition before as we host “A Plethora of Public Houses and Pub Signs” The Penny Salon Gallery at Ongar Station is free to visit whenever trains from the Epping Ongar Railway are running This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising revenue contributes to funding the website, it doesn't cover the costs. That is why I have set up a facility with DonorBox where you can contribute to the costs of the website and time invested in writing and research for the news articles It's very similar to the way The Guardian and many smaller websites are now seeking to generate an income in the face of rising costs and declining advertising Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular giver every additional support goes a long way to covering the running costs of this website and keeping you regularly topped up doses of Londony news and facts If you like what you read on here, then please support the website here Loving the artwork at the former Ongar Railway Station and the latest news published on ianVisits You can unsubscribe at any time from my weekly emails © ianVisits Get the latest traffic and travel news straight to your inbox Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters A woman has sadly died following a crash on a major road in Ongar Two cars were involved in a crash on the A414 Epping Road near the Vojan restaurant on Wednesday evening (November 2) at around 5pm was driving one of the cars involved in the collision The road was closed between Bobbingworth Mill in Tylers Green and Penson's Lane in Chipping Ongar for several hours. It reopened at around 11.30pm. EssexLive brought you a live blog as the incident unfolded. Read more: Person rushed to hospital after serious crash on Crooked Mile in Waltham Abbey leaving three injured Essex Police continue to investigate the incident and are asking anyone who has dashcam footage or any other information to please get in contact with them Essex Police say: "You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm "If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111." Rail union cancels strike action but trains to stay on reduced schedule this Saturday Person airlifted to hospital after serious Tiptree crash between vehicle and pedestrian Police find human remains in search for woman who visited Essex day of disappearance Man rushed to hospital after being trapped in car and rescued by firefighters in Canvey Island crash Man 'repeatedly stabbed sister' before murdering his own mum, court hears Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a man in Ongar, Dublin 15 on Tuesday evening. Gardaí believe the victim of the attack, Aaron Keating, who was in his 40s, was targeted outside shops on Ongar Main Street at about 7pm after an earlier altercation in the area. It is understood the attacker ran from the scene down a nearby laneway. The victim was conscious for a period after being wounded but then slumped to the ground and became unresponsive. The emergency services were called immediately and the man was treated on the street by paramedics. He was taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown but was pronounced dead a short time later. Gardaí then began a murder investigation. In a statement on Wednesday, the force said gardaí from Blanchardstown had earlier arrested a male teenager on suspicion of the man’s murder. “The juvenile is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in west Dublin,” it said in a statement. There were a number of witnesses at the scene and the area was also covered by CCTV from nearby businesses. Gardaí urged people not to share footage of the aftermath of the attack, which show local people going to the victim’s aid before paramedics arrived. It has been circulating on social media. It is understood a number of bystanders who saw the stabbing were also present minutes earlier when a confrontation believed to have preceded the fatal attack took place. The area where the murder occurred was sealed off immediately by gardaí and was secured overnight. It was being examined by members of the Garda Technical Bureau on Wednesday morning as part of the evidence gathering phase of the inquiry. A postmortem was due to be carried out on the deceased man on Wednesday. Gardaí have also spoken to some of the witnesses who were at the scene and more substantive statements are expected to be taken on Wednesday. Mr Keating’s family has been contacted and informed of his death and a Garda family liaison officer has been appointed to assist them Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact gardaí at Blanchardstown on (01) 6667000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station. Conor Lally is Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitsessexnewsEssex drug dealers jailed after £5.9m of cocaine seizedPolice recoverd 76kg of cocaine while tracking the pair Two men have been jailed for a combined 30 years after supplying several kilograms of cocaine to organised drug dealing groups across Essex and London Police recovered 76 kilos of the Class A drugs while tracking 47 year old Christopher Low from Chipping Ongar and 52 year old Michael Henson from Harlow between May and September last year Low organised and arranged collection of the drugs with help from Henson who had access to large sums of cash to pay for the deals On September 8 Low was stopped with a suitcase he'd picked up from Brentford It was found to contain 40kg of cocaine with a street value of £3.2m Henson became violent towards officers as he was arrested outside his home the same day 37kg of cocaine was found hidden in a garden shed Low and Henson were subsequently charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs possessing criminal property and producing class B drugs They pleaded guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court in October 2021 and were jailed for 16 years and 14 years respectively today from the Organised Crime Partnership - a join unit run by the Met Police and National Crime Agency said: “Low and Henson oversaw a criminal enterprise which resulted in large amounts of cocaine ending up on our streets “Class A drugs like cocaine have no place in our society where they cause exploitation and suffering Through this strong partnership between the NCA and the Met we will continue to pursue organised criminals like Low and Henson and bring them to justice.” Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) 5 MAR 2022BookmarkVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableClick to playTap to playThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay nowThe oldest wooden church in the world is found in a small village near Chelmsford in Essex also known as Greensted Church in Chipping Ongar dates back at least a thousand years The church is full of historical significance from the ancient black wooden beams to the 12th century crusaders grave and mysterious little hole around the back of the building that may have been used for holy water Read more: Get the latest news from across Essex The church is also home to several legends was rested at the church on its route towards Bury St Edmunds The church is used weekly for Sunday services breathing new life into an ancient building Greensted Church also sees thousands of visitors every year One couple said: “We have been to a lot of churches For the full story of Greensted Church, click here or scroll down to see what Greensted Church looks like inside Get all of the latest Essex news direct to your inbox by signing up to our free newsletter here. Greensted Church doesn't look much like a church from the outside, with it's dark wooden panelling and white clapboard tower. CommentsThe oak beams panelling the outside of the church are more than a thousand years old. CommentsThe Crusader's Grave dates back to the 12th Century, and historians think a bowman was buried here due to the shape of the grave. CommentsThis small hole found along the back wall of the church is shrouded in mystery. Some think it was a leper squint, while others have suggested it was used to hold Holy Water for people to bless themselves before entering the church. CommentsNorman flint was replaced by Tudor stone as major regeneration was undertaken during the 16th century CommentsOne of the most significant additions the Tudors made to the church was the tower CommentsThe Victorians added the black porch we see today, as well as new windows CommentsThe church is beautifully maintained, with oak panelling on the inside and carved wooden beams across the ceiling CommentsThe myth of Saint Edmond is memorialised in this beam inside the church CommentsOn the alter are several very old books, bound in wood - and you are allowed to touch them CommentsA framed sign tells visitors that St Andrew's Church is the last remaining church of the early Saxon period