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St Mary the Virgin

St Mary The Virgin

Layer Marney

Essex

Largely rebuilt early C16, in red brick.

Architectural Features

C15 rood screen with ogee arches.

C14. alabaster tomb with effigy in armour, with bascinet.

TL9217 : Layer Marney Tower, St. Mary the Virgin Church: Monument of Henry, 1st Lord Marney d. 1523

Tomb to Henry Lord Marney 1523, with recumbent effigy.

TL9217 : Layer Marney Tower, St. Mary the Virgin Church: Monument of Henry, 1st Lord Marney d. 1523

© Michael Garlick

North wall of nave, has large painted figure of St Christopher bearing Christ and holding a ragged staff.