Article created : 07/07/2010

There were 24 entries to the Best Kept Churchyard competition this year, many of them new entries.

Following first round judging, six churchyards were shortlisted to receive prizes and commendations.

Congratulations to all six winners and many thanks to all the church committees for submitting applications. We look forward to you entering the competition again next year.

Winners:

1st Prize
St Margaret’s Church, Downham

2nd Prize
St Nicholas’ Church, Laindon

3rd Prize
The Church of St Michael the Archangel
Woodham Walter


Highly Commended
St Mary & St Christopher Church, Panfield
St Mary the Virgin Church Ingatestone & Fryerning
St Andrew’s Church, Hempstead