Diameter: 22" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by William II Land 1618
Dove Bell ID: 54636 Tower ID: 20467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Greensted-juxta-Ongar: St Andrew
Diocese of Chelmsford
Church, 608127
http://www.greenstedchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TL 538 29
Greenstead is reputed to be the oldest wooden church in England and the oldest wooden building in Europe still standing, although only parts of the original wood remain. The building is built of oak and the original is likely to have been a variation on the popular Scandinavian style of a stave church, with palisades surrounding a central space. Some archaeologists suggest an earlier building may have stood on the site in the 4th century, although there is no definite evidence. The nave is one of the earliest parts and is made of split oak logs, a standard Saxon building technique.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 100 m²
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 10" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 54637 Tower ID: 20467 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 538 29
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
Sources
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