On the 31st May, 2025, members of the Thurrock Local History Society took part in a field trip to St Mary’s church in North Ockendon. The church has a great deal of heraldry on display, with a 19th century royal coat of arms, two hatchments, and a magnificent memorial to the Pointz family which is rich in heraldic detail. They were resident in the parish in the 14th century.
Towards the end of the 17th century, the Russell family acquired the North Ockendon estate of Stubbers which they continued to own the property until the 20th century.
In the south-west of the churchyard it is possible to view what is known locally as St Chad’s well, and just beyond is the moat of North Ockendon Hall.