St Thomas Church, Bradwell on Sea
St Thomas Church has a 14th century nave and chancel to which was added the tower in 1706 and a 19th century timber porch.
The eastern nave has a 16th century brick gable resting on a trefoil arched corbeil frieze.
A brass is in memory of Margaret Wyoytt is dated 1526.
The most recent of the six bells was hung in 1948 as a celebration of victory in World War 2.
The 14th century font has 4 heads holding up the font bowl
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Bradwell-on-Sea Churchyard
The Churchyard around the church has not been used for many years with burials taking place in the peaceful churchyard 2005 yards to the east in East End Road
Notable headstones in the churchyard include the Owen family of rectors at the turn of the century and airmen from nearly Bradwell Bay airfield.
to see a list of Rectors of Bradwell on Sea
Worley's - A dictionary of the County
In 1915 George Worley wrote about the Church in his Dictionary of the County
The Parish Church is of brick and stone, apparently of the late fourteenth century, if we may judge by the work in the nave and chancel.
It was however largely reconstructed in 1706 and restored in 1884.
The lofty embattled west tower (brick), with round headed windows and wooden casements (1706) contains five eighteenth century bells.
There is a good octagonal font; and among the Communion plate a silver chalice dated 1626.
The brasses to Margaret Wyatt (1526) John Debank, rector (1601) and Thomas Debank, yeoman (1606) are also to be noticed.
Registers start in 1558.
Other pages about this church
Click here to read about the church bells at this church
Click here to read about the church chest at this church
