Church of St Nicholas (EHER 30305)

A small red brick church with blue brick diapering and a tiled roof. It was entirely built in the early 16th century except the north aisle which was added in 1847, the west tower has an embattled parapet, diagonal buttresses and original brick windows, The brick detailing is good.

Church dated to the early 16th century with N aisle added in 1847. 2 x slides southern elevations of St Nicholas Church <1>. Information from NRHE (TL 66791161) St Nicholas's Church [NAT] <2> Church of St Nicholas. It was entirely built in the early C16 except the north aisle which was added in 1847. RCHM 2. Grade B. <3> Parish Church of St Nicholas stands in the village of Chignall Smealey. The walls are entirely of red brick; the roofs are tiled. The church, including the Chancel, North Vestry, Nave and West Tower, was built early in the 16th century. In the 19th century the North Aisle was added, and the church restored; the South porch and an annexe N of the Vestry are modern. The church is interesting as a complete brick building. Among the fittings the communion cup of 1597 and the brick font and niches are noteworthy. <4> Additional reference. <5>