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Church (of no known dedication), Mashbury (EHER 30726)

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Summary

A small, simple building of flint and stone rubble, dating from the mid 12th century. It may have originally had an apsidal east end. The building has a nave and chancel, with a small 19th century bell turret resting on 15th century timbers. The south doorway is 12th century and ornamented while the plain north door and doorway are also 12th century. The south porch is of red brick dating to the 16th century.

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Location

Grid reference TL 6515 1185 (point)
Civil Parish MASHBURY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Original Listing Description: A small simple building of flint and stone rubble dating from the mid 12th century. Possibly it originally had an apsidal east end. It has a nave and chancel with a small 19th century bell turret resting on 15th century timbers with arched bracing. There are two small round headed 12 century windows in the nave and there are some 14th century and 15th century windows. The south doorway is mid 12th century, with two orders of columns, one with scallop capitals, and a moulded semi-circular arch with chevron ornamentation. The plain north doorway and door with ironwork is also of the 12th century. The red brick south porch is 16th century and has a square label mould to the outer archway. Interior fittings include a 15th century chest and a 17th century pulpit. Listing NGR: TL6515011856 <1> <2> <3> <4> Photo ref <2>

Sources

  • <1> Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
  • <2> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 9 frames, 8/1986 and 1987.
  • <3> DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford.
  • <4> Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF051660.

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Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 526984
  • National Monuments Record: TL 61 SE 77

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