Church of St Peter and St Paul (EHER 35270)
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Summary
St Peter and St Paul's Church is 13th century and later church, rebuilt in 1846.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6136 7773 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
St Peter and St Paul's Church was largely rebuilt in 1846, but retains a 13th century north tower and South Chapel. <1>
It is built from ragstone and flint rubble with limestone dressings. The chancel is 19th century. The nave is also 19th century, except for the 13th century south doorway with moulded jambs and two centred arch. The crosswing is rebuilt, but incorporates east and west arches of late 12th or early 13th century design. The 13th century north tower is of three stages. The top stage is modern. Early 13th century arch from crosswing is two centred of two chamfered orders. East and north walls also have 13th century arches. East wall has three original lancets. The west wall has a modern arch. The second stage has three lancet windows, now blocked. Two original doors in south-west angle. The 13th century, south chapel has original arch in north wall, which has two centred of two chamfered orders. The responds have moulded capitals and bases. The south wall has a modern window and west wall a 13th century lancet, 16th century screen, and font. There is some medieval tiling and a brass of 1510. <1> <2> <3> <4>
Additional reference <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX6040 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1981. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Thurrock. p. 45.
- <2> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. OS 1:10000 1974.
- <3> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p. 48.
- <4> SEX1576 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N. and Radcliffe, E.. 1965. The Buildings of England, Essex (second edition). p. 191.
- <5> SEX68904 DESC TEXT: Mills Whipp Partnership. 2006. Rippleside Metalworks, Thames Street, Grays.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 621820
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NW 91