Manuden Travel Guide

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The church dates from the 12th century, but was largely demolished in 1863 and rebuilt in 1864. It originally consisted of the nave and chancel, and a south aisle was added followed by a small private Chapel on the north side. The north transept is 15th C. and the roof of the north transept and nave are also 15th century. There is also a fine choir screen from the same period. The north transept was built around 1400, and originally had stained-glass windows with ancient coats of arms including those of the donors the Bataille family. This area was later used by Lords of Battles Manor as their private Chapel. The Chapel contains a Memorial to Sir William Waad of Battles Hall, who was a notable diplomat and officer of state. He was Lieutenant of the Tower of London for eight years where some of his prisoners included Guy Fawkes and Sir Walter Raleigh. The chancel was rebuilt in 1746 by Henry Woodyer. The tower was demolished in 1863 as it was unsafe. The present tower contains six bells.
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The church dates from the 12th century, but was largely demolished in 1863 and rebuilt in 1864. It originally consisted of the nave and chancel, and a south aisle was added followed by a small private Chapel on the north side. The north transept is 15th C. and the roof of the north transept and nave are also 15th century. There is also a fine choir screen from the same period. The north transept was built around 1400, and originally had stained-glass windows with ancient coats of arms including those of the donors the Bataille family. This area was later used by Lords of Battles Manor as their private Chapel. The Chapel contains a Memorial to Sir William Waad of Battles Hall, who was a notable diplomat and officer of state. He was Lieutenant of the Tower of London for eight years where some of his prisoners included Guy Fawkes and Sir Walter Raleigh. The chancel was rebuilt in 1746 by Henry Woodyer. The tower was demolished in 1863 as it was unsafe. The present tower contains six bells.
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Waterside School. Taken from the footpath near Home Wood
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Farmland, Manuden Taken looking west from a public footpath. The house is at TL4850626434.
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Footpath junction. Junction of the path with the road
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4 out of 5
Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England
The price is AU$188 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

3 out of 5
Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England
The price is AU$161 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
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27 Feb - 28 Feb
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4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road Stansted England
The price is AU$144 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
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3.5 out of 5
41 Regent St Cambridge England
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3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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