The church occupies an ancient site which is thought to be a partly man-made platform. Roman funerary pottery has been found in the churchyard. We know that Christian worship has been conducted here for well over 700 years, one of the earliest references to the Parish of Elmdon being dated 1179. Although the present building is largely a Victorian reconstruction, it rests on 14th century foundations, as you can see just by looking at the bases of the pillars and font. The tower was added in the 15th century and remains largely unaltered apart from the 19th century battlements.
Elmdon is now part of a group of seven neighbouring villages brought together in 2009 to form the Icknield Way Parish, the furthest "outpost" of the Diocese of Chelmsford.
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