St Mary's Church, Mundon

Came across this ancient and beautiful church quite off of the beaten track while following a local footpath.
Quiet and serene outside and a step back in time inside with the box pews and rustic finish. Has stood the test of time. Like so many country churches it is not actively used, but is still loved clearly.
Those involved in the restoration and maintenance are to be applauded and supported.

Such a beautiful little chapel. Pews intact. Can't imagine congregation in the old days walking here on Sundays as it's so far out in the country. So peaceful. Well worth a visit.

A fascinating old church, dating back to the 14th century. The central nave is built from plastered stone rubble, the chancel is built in brick and the belfry tower is timber framed. The church has fallen into disrepair several times over the past 600 years but has now been taken into the care of The Friends of Friendless Churches, a charity who have overseen work to repair and conserve the building, which is now open to the public. There are traces of old artwork on the plaster in the nave, thought to depict the martyrdom of St Edmund. The Mundon Oaks can be seen a couple of hundred yards behind the church - a stand of ancient trees destroyed by inundation with sea water.

if your looking for some historic photos that have a story to go with them, check out the Petrefied Oaks behind St Mary's Church, when parked outside the church, continue through the cemetary too the gate at the other end, once through take the right hand path diagonally across the feild and through the bush arch around the pond and the oaks are on the other side.

This feild backs on to private property but there is a public footpath that follows the farmers feild so keep your eyes out for the signs.

This church is a little gem. It was lovely to find it open. There are information leaflets inside and a visitor's book. Just across from the church is the interesting view of the petrified trees. All off the beaten track but worth a little visit.

What a lovely church! Calm and very relaxing. Lovely walk around the area too.

Medieval mystique emanates round this gem. Incredible

Interesting old church. Nice walk along public footpath to see petrified oaks. Need to keep dogs on lead