Church of St Michael and All Angels (EHER 18304)

The parish church of St Michael and All Angels is situated in the Galleywood Common area of Chelmsford. It was built in 1872 to 1873 in the Early Decorated style to designs by J. Piers St Aubyn. It was commissioned by Arthur Pryor of Hylands House to serve the newly formed parish of Galleywood. Since 1872 some alterations have been undertaken such as the addition of a boiler room in the early 20th century and a facilities block in the late 20th century. In 1956 church gates were erected. In 1962 the bell frame was replaced. The church was constructed of brick, the spire of Doulting stone and the roof is tiled. The plan consists of a nave, a chancel, north and south aisles, a south porch, north and south transepts and a western tower. The chancel is elaborately decorated by H. Burrow of Powell and Sons of 1874. The east window of the chancel is by Clayton and Bell. The church contains a bronze memorial plaque of 1908 to Arthur Pryor.

Church built by J. P Aubyn in Decorated Style with stone spire dating to 1872-73 <1> Aerial Photograph <2> Information from NRHE The parish church of St Michael and All Angels is situated in the Galleywood Common area of Chelmsford. It was built in 1872 to 1873 in the Early Decorated style to designs by J. Piers St Aubyn. It was commissioned by Arthur Pryor of Hylands House to serve the newly formed parish of Galleywood. Since 1872 some alterations have been undertaken such as the addition of a boiler room in the early 20th century and a facilities block in the late 20th century. In 1956 church gates were erected. In 1962 the bellframe was replaced. The church was constructed of brick, the spire of Doulting stone and the roof is tiled. The plan consists of a nave, a chancel, north and south aisles, a south porch, north and south transepts and a western tower. The chancel is elaborately decorated by H. Burrow of Powell and Sons of 1874. The east window of the chancel is by Clayton and Bell. The church contains a bronze memorial plaque of 1908 to Arthur Pryor. Listed. For the designation record see The National Heritage List for England. <3> <4>