Located along the sea wall overlooking the River Blackwater and a short walk from Bradwell-on-sea is The Chapel of St.Peter-on-the Wall which is a Grade I listed building and among the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England. It is the 19th oldest building in the country and is still in regular use.
Standing alone surround by fields on 3 sides and the flood plane and beach of the River Blackwater.
The Church was built by St Cedd in 664 the year after he arrived at Bradwell after sailing down the coast from Lindisfarne.
After spending many years visiting the area where i learnt to sail and the odd visit with relatives it was so good to return after a very long time and to see it has not changed.
The simplicity of the building the location and the views that it commands is something special.
A must place to visit either on its own or as part of the many walks that are around the area.
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