Church of St John the Evangelist, Great Waltham (EHER 30528)
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Summary
A late 19th century church designed by Frederic Chancellor and built in 1870-1871. The east end was rebuilt in 1892-1893 and was designed by A.Y. Nutt, but was demolished in 1984-1985.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6773 1686 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
June 1975. Grade II listed.
A late 19th century church designed by Frederic Chancellor and built in 1870-1871. The east end was rebuilt in 1892-1893 and was designed by A.Y. Nutt, but was demolished in 1984-1985. The church has an imposing bell tower at the east end of the south front. The nave has a low wall with small round headed windows and a high tiled roof. The tower has a pointed arch with cusped tracery and louvred openings to the belfry and has a tall pyramid tiled roof with gablets. There are carved stone figures at the corners of the belfry.
See photos <2> <3>.
NRHE data transfer:
Church built 1871, with the chancel being added in 1883 or 1893. It has a tower with a spire at the east end of the south aisle. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 10 frames, .
- <3> SEX53555 Aerial Photograph: Rogers, P.. unknown. 148.32.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF051652.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 526976
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 51