Canewdon, Essex - St Nicholas Parish Church - real photo postcard c.1950s

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• Picture / Image:  Canewdon Parish Church [St Nicholas] - real photo postcard
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Canewdon is a village in north Rochford District of Essex in England, approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Rochford. Canewdon is situated on one of the highest hills of the Essex coastline from which St. Nicholas church affords wide views of the Crouch estuary.^[1] Canewdon parish extends for several miles on the southern side of the River Crouch.^[2][3] East of the village, lies the island of Wallasea, popular for sailing, and a wetland sanctuary for wildlife.^[2][3]

The name Canewdon derived from the Saxon 'hill of the Cana's people' and not, as is sometimes claimed, from Canute the Great.^[2][3]

The 14th-century Parish Church of St Nicholas at the end of the village High Street stands on a ridge overlooking the River Crouch. Its impressive 15th-century tower, a landmark for many miles, is said to have been erected by Henry V following his victory at the Battle of Agincourt in France. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I the tower was used as a navigation point along the River Crouch. During the First World War the tower was used for observation and as a signalling post. The old village lock-up and stocks are located to the east of the church.^[1][2][3]

There is much unsubstantiated superstition surrounding the village. George Pickingill (1816–1909) who lived in the village during the late 19th century, was said to practice a combination of Danish paganism, Arabic mysticism, Christian heresy and French witchcraft.^[8] Generations were influenced by the Danish with Canute the Great's invasion in the 11th century and that of French and Flemish weavers, some of whom brought French witchcraft and heretical beliefs of the Cathars to England. Although rooted in the Old Craft, George was feminine-centric, based on goddess worship and search for female witches. Under his guidance, nine covens were created in Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Sussex.^[9] He apparently called witches for a meet near St. Nicholas church with a wooden whistle.^[8]

Local legend proclaims that there will always be at least six witches, three of cotton (lower class) and three of silk (higher class).^[8]

The earliest written accusation of witchcraft appears to be that of Rose Pye, a spinster who in 1580 was said to be living as a witch and responsible for bewitching to death in August 1575 Johanna Snow^[10] or Johanne Snowe, a 12-month-old child from Scaldhurst Farm in Canewdon. The case went to court where Rose pleaded not guilty. Although acquitted, Rose remained and died in jail a few months after her acquittal. Five years later Cicely Makin was accused of witchcraft and unable to find five people who would swear that she was not a witch. After being given five years to mend her ways without success, Cicely was excommunicated from the church.^[9]

type=real photographic (rp)

theme=topographical: british

sub-theme=england

county/ country=essex

number of items=single

period=1945 - present

postage condition=unposted