St. Mary's Church, Dedham
St Mary's Church, Dedham, Essex 12

St Mary's Church

Dedham

A grand Grade I wool church whose tall tower overlooks the High Street and the Stour valley.

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ChurchTime here: 20–40 min

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High Street, Dedham, CO7 6HA

Quick facts

It was begun in 1492 and probably finished by about 1520, built with the wealth of Dedham's wool trade.

Its tower stands about 131 feet high and is a landmark across the valley.

Inside hangs Constable's The Ascension, painted in 1821 to 1822 and installed in the church in 2001.

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