Mounting steps and post, South entrance to churchyard to St Thomas, Bradwell-On-Sea (EHER 38589)
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Summary
Mounting steps which are probably 18th century and comprise five stone steps adjacent to the churchyard wall. It was built for the wealthier churchgoers who would have arrived by carriage or horse.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0042 0681 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
January 1953. Grade II listed.
Mounting steps which are probably 18th century and comprise five stone steps adjacent to the churchyard wall. There is a cast iron post with a ball finial to the outer edge of the top step. <1>
See photo <2>.
Built into the wall of the churchyard is a block of five stone steps at the top of which is an iron post, built for the wealthier churchgoers who would have arrived by carriage or horse. <3>
A mounting block adjacent to the church gate. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 2/1985.
- <3> SEX65256 Report: O'Connor, T.. 2006. Bradwell-on-Sea: Historic Settlement Assessment.
- <4> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM00-003