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St. Michael's Mount is the name of a local view point, home to the remains of a Norman Church. It's one of my favourite points in the area, and well worth a short detour en route to the station when heading off for the day, in Summer or Winter. The tower dates to the 16th century, although there has been a church hereabouts since the 12th century
The medieval church fell out of use in the 1980s and, following vandalism, was pulled down leaving the tower which today functions as a mobile phone mast. In recent years efforts have been made to tidy up the site, including the restoration of the stone altar with the original top that, it is believed, was pulled down in the reformation.
As well as one of only a handful of pre 19th century structures remaining in Pitsea, St Michaels Mount affords some fine views over the marshes towards Pitsea creek and, ultimately, the Thames. You can also see a local tip, however this is due to close in 2015 and be landscaped as a country park.
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