Post-medieval churchyard of St Paul's church at Hill Wood, Epping Forest (EHER 81495)
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Summary
The remains of the churchyard of St Paul’s church are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The ditch of the churchyard was mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 4052 9726 (48m by 43m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WALTHAM ABBEY, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2024-2025. Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project.
The remains of the churchyard of St Paul’s church (EHER 81495) are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). Remains comprise a partially levelled sub-rectangular enclosure which measures approximately 45m x 35m. St Paul’s and its churchyard was constructed in 1836 and abandoned in 1885. There are no recorded graves within the churchyard due to ongoing issues with consecration during the short lifetime of the church. Both church and churchyard were constructed within a large existing rectangular field enclosure (EHER 81495) visible on 1868 6 inch OS mapping. The trenches were mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2> <3>