English Heritage sites near Takeley Parish
PRIOR'S HALL BARN
6 miles from Takeley Parish
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England, tree-ring dated to the mid-15th century, with a breathtaking aisled interior and crown post roof, the product of some 400 oaks.
AUDLEY END HOUSE AND GARDENS
10 miles from Takeley Parish
One of England's finest country houses, Audley End is also a mansion with a difference. Enjoy a great day out.
HILL HALL
15 miles from Takeley Parish
This fine Elizabethan mansion features some of the earliest external Renaissance architectural detail in the country.
DUXFORD CHAPEL
16 miles from Takeley Parish
A modest but complete and attractive 14th-century chantry chapel, perhaps originally a hospital.
WALTHAM ABBEY GATEHOUSE AND BRIDGE
18 miles from Takeley Parish
A fine 14th century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.
LEXDEN EARTHWORKS AND BLUEBOTTLE GROVE
26 miles from Takeley Parish
The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.
Churches in Takeley Parish
Bush End: St John the Evangelist
Bush End Takeley
Bishop's Stortford
(01279) 718452
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST IS SITUATED CLOSE TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO HATFIELD FOREST.
IT IS A CLASSIC VICTORIAN CHURCH BUILT IN 1857 AND WAS DESCRIBED AT THAT TIME AS "THE PRETTY LITTLE EDIFICE".
ST JOHN'S WAS OPENED FOR DIVINE SERVICE IN MAY 1858.
THE CURRENT ELECTORAL ROLE IS 30 AND THE AVERAGE WEEKLY ATTENDENCE 15-20 DRAWN FROM THE NEIGHBOURHOOD INCLUDING RESIDENTS FROM BUSH END, TAKELEY, HATFIELD BROAD OAK AND BISHOP'S STORTFORD. THE POPULATION OF BUSH END ITSELF IS 120.
WORSHIP IS FROM THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
SERVICES EVERY SUNDAY AT 0900h
Ist & 3rd Matins [Lay led]
2nd & 4th Holy Communion
5th 6 Villages Communal service
THE CHURCH'S RESTORATION APPEAL WAS FEATURED IN THE DUNMOW BROADCAST ON 11TH NOVEMBER 2011 http://www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk/news/village_church_to_be_turned_into_community_hub_after_essex_environment_trust_funding_1_1122503
RESTORATION WAS COMPLETED APRIL 2012
Holy Trinity
Church Ln (off Cooks Hill), Takeley
(01279) 816721
https://www.thefivechurches.co.uk
Dating back to at least the 12th century, Holy Trinity is a Grade 1 listed building. Of particular note inside the church are the pulpit, the font and its cover, all dating to the 15th century.
The building has been adapted to provide easy access for wheelchairs and buggies, an accessible toilet, a sound system, refreshment facilities and a children's area.
We have an semi-formal approach to worship, whether it be a family service, communion or morning worship.
We have a robed choir.
Pubs in Takeley Parish
Bridge Bar & Eating House
Bridge Bar & Eating House, Stansted Airport
Four Ashes
Friendly village pub which is at the centre of the local community. Pub games, live music, sports TV, food Mon-Sat, and a choice of cask beers. Pizzas and garlic bread available from the bar at all times.
Green Man
The Street, Takeley, CM22 6QU
(01279) 248413
thegreenmantakeley.com/
Old Mill
This has been a house for a great many years.
Sugars Cafe Bar
Unit 6 Priors Green Local Centre, Bennet Canfield, Little Canfield, CM6 1YE
(01279) 879146
sugarscafebar.co.uk/
Takeley Sports & Social Club
Brewers End, Old Mill Chase, Takeley, CM22 6QJ
(01279) 870404
Three Horseshoes
Mole Hill Green, CM22 6PQ
(01279) 870313
threehorseshoesmolehillgreen.co.uk/