This church was rebuilt in 1821 by architect M.G. Thompson and contains memorials from an earlier church, to naval men, an unexploded bomb from WW1 and a collection of 17th century Dutch tiles. This church has stood here since 1177 and was given to the Monks of Abendon at Earls Colne. St Nicholas Church is built of London brick and Coade stone; it is a Gothic style that cost around £20,000. It has a tower and spire with 8 bells, aisles and galleries. It was designed to seat 1,500 people, which is the largest in the Tendring district.