Church of St Peter, Ugley (EHER 36674)
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Summary
Church of 13th century origin but very much restored in the 19th century. The chancel is largely modern and the nave has modern north and south chapels. The principal feature is the 16th century red brick tower of 3 stages with an embattled parapet. It is said to have been the last church tower in Essex to have been used as a dovecote. The pigeons were removed in the early part of the 20th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5196 2875 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UGLEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
St Peter's Church (NAT). <1>
Church of St Peter, Grade II*. Church of 13th century origin but very much restored in the 19th century. The chancel is largely modern and the nave has modern north and south chapels. <2> <3>
See also: <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX981 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1980. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.436.
- <3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.326-327.
- <4> SEX148 Monograph: Rodwell, W.J. with Rodwell, K.A.. 1977. CBA Research Report No. 19 Historic Churches: A Wasting Asset. p.122.
- <5> SEX1576 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N. and Radcliffe, E.. 1965. The Buildings of England, Essex (second edition).
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 373422
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NW 20