Church of Quendon (EHER 36328)
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Summary
Small flint church with stone dressings of 13th century origin but altered in the 16th century and much restored and rebuilt in 1861. The chancel arch and the north and south arcades of three bays to the nave are of the 13th century. The aisles were rebuilt. The very small chancel was rebuilt in the 16th century and has original windows in the north and south walls and two interesting niches at the angles of the east wall (interior). The south porch and bellcote are 20th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5154 3066 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | QUENDON AND RICKLING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
St Simon and St Jude's Church (NAT). <1>
Church of Quendon (dedication unknown), Grade II*. <2>
Small flint church of 13th century origin but altered in the 16th century and much altered and rebuilt in 1861. <3> <4>
Quendon Parish Church (NAT). <5>
See also: <6> - <8>
Sources
- <1> SEX54044 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. OS 2nd Edition 6 inch map. 1;10,560. 1898.
- <2> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.355-356.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.211-212.
- <4> SEX64245 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:1250 Post War National Grid. 1:1250. 1979.
- <5> SEX148 Monograph: Rodwell, W.J. with Rodwell, K.A.. 1977. CBA Research Report No. 19 Historic Churches: A Wasting Asset. p.116.
- <6> SEX1576 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N. and Radcliffe, E.. 1965. The Buildings of England, Essex (second edition).
- <7> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 5 frames, 4/1994.
- <8> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF109462.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 373957
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 SW 43