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Deep History in Church Walls Talk

Patch Places, 5-6 Grays Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR

  • 15 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A presentation to take visitors though an intriguing story to reveal how church walls can provide a deep history of geology, river transport and re-use of materials through the ages.

Retired geologist Ian Mercer reveals how blocks and cobbles of building material have long been dug from nearby pits, cleared from the land, transported up rivers from seashores and re-used over and over again. Materials used in churches and walls in and around this area may thus broadly reflect underlying geology, river transport and re-use of materials through the ages. A close look at the walls of an ancient church can provide an intriguing insight into the links between human history, geography and geology.

Timings & Tours

Monday 15 September:
1900-2030

Location & directions

Patch Places, 5-6 Grays Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR

Directions:
Next door to Nandos

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Book via our web site
Booking website:
https://www.chelmsfordhod.co.uk

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
50
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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