All Saints’ Church
Springfield Essex

Our Church - A Grand Tour!

 
All Saints ChurchSouth view of All Saints’ Church

Well, here it is. This is All Saints’ Church! For over 1000 years, Christians have met and worshiped on this site.

During the 400 years of Roman occupation, soldiers camped here over night whilst marching between London and Colchester. Remains from the occupation can be seen today in the form of tiles which have been incorporated into the walls of the church.

In 1066, William the Conqueror sent his son, Ralph, into East Anglia to compile the Doomsday Book. While here, Ralph records that he found a Saxon church built from wood with a thatched roof. Due to its state of disrepair, he ordered it to be demolished, and a new stone church to be built in its place.

Continue...