The now quiet village is renowned for its history, which includes being one of the main villages involved with the Peasants Revolt. On 30th May 1381, John Brampton attempted to collect the poll tax from villagers at Fobbing. The villagers, led by Thomas Baker, a local landowner, told Brampton that they would give him nothing and he was forced to leave the village empty handed. Robert Belknap was sent to investigate the incident and to punish the offenders. On 2nd June 1381, he was attacked at Brentwood. By this time the violent discontent had spread, and the counties of Essex and Kent were in full revolt. Soon people moved on London in an armed uprising. In 1981 a metal sculpture by B R Coode-Adams was erected as a memorial to the Peasants' Revolt at Fobbing to commemorate the 600th anniversary .
One of the major features of the village is St Michael's. It is renowned for its historic association with the smuggling trade. Once upon a time the church was near the waterfront of Fobbing Harbour. Smugglers sailed up Fobbing Creek guided by the distinctive church tower but after the great flood of 1st February 1953, the creek and harbour were sealed up by a dyke and drained. Underneath the church are many tunnels which were used by the smugglers in the fourteenth century
Dating from Anglo Saxon times the Nave is the oldest part of St Michaels. There are some interesting carvings to be seen above the porch.
This church is a particular favourite of mine as it was where I learnt the fascinating art of campanology !!
The initial coordinates are not for the cache but for car parking.
The final position of the cache is: N 51° 31.A6B E 000° 28.CD4.
These gates were erected in memory of STEPHEN JOHN BIRD, who died 1B th February 1986 aged 3A years.
Look for the information boards and ring: .
Christine Matthews - 01375 C70D65
The cache has a log book but no pen so please bring one with you.
You are looking for a 35mm film case.
If any body would like to expand to this series please do, could you please let sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.
PLEASE REPLACE THE LOGBOOK IN THE ZIPLOCK BAG AS THIS KEEPS IT DRY !!