St Mary's Church, Little Ilford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church, Little Ilford |
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A southeast view of Saint Mary's Church
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| 51°32′54.384″N 0°3′34.1892″E / 51.54844000°N 0.059497000°E | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Founded | 12th century |
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| Diocese | Chelmsford |
St Mary's Church is a very old Church of England church. It is located in Little Ilford, which is in east London. You can find it on Church Road, surrounded by St Mary's Approach, St Winefride's Avenue, and Rectory Road. The church shares its land with St Mary's Rectory.
Discover St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church is also known as the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin. It is a special building because it is very old. Most of the church was built way back in the 12th century. That means it is over 800 years old!
What Makes it Special?
In 1724, some parts of the church were updated. The chancel, which is the area around the altar, was rebuilt. A south porch was added, and a special chapel was built for the Lethieullier family. This family was important to the church at that time.
The church was a main parish church for many years. A parish church serves a specific local area. But in 1938, it changed its role. It became a chapel of ease for St Michael's Church, Romford Road. A chapel of ease is a smaller church that helps a larger main church. It makes it easier for people to attend services if the main church is too far away.
St Mary's Church is also a "Grade I listed" building. This means it is considered a very important historical building in England. It has special protection to make sure it is preserved for the future.
