Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lindsell (EHER 9843)
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Summary
Parish church built in the 12th century, with 13th, 14th and 16th century alterations and extensions. The church was partly restored in 19th century. It was constructed of flint rubble and red brick, with limestone and clunch dressings, and slate, lead, and tile roofs.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6436 2712 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LINDSELL, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 9843, 9844, and 37588.
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Church (NAT). <1>
Parish church. Walls are of flint and pebble rubble, except tower which is partly of red brick. Walls of the chancel are covered with cement. Dressings of limestone and clunch. Chancel arch is 12th century. Nave of doubtful date. The chancel was rebuilt probably in the 13th century. In about 1330 the south aisle was added. The south-west tower was built in the west bay of the south aisle, probably late in the 16th century. The chancel was rebuilt in the 18th century. The church was restored in the 18th century when the south porch was added. <2>
Church of St Mary the Virgin. Parish Church of the 12th century with 13th, 14th, and 16th century alteration and extension, and a 19th century part restoration. Grade II*. <3>
See also: <4> - <9>
Sources
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. 1982.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.166-167.
- <3> SEX16240 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.30.
- <4> SEX148 Monograph: Rodwell, W.J. with Rodwell, K.A.. 1977. CBA Research Report No. 19 Historic Churches: A Wasting Asset. p.112.
- <5> SEX1576 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N. and Radcliffe, E.. 1965. The Buildings of England, Essex (second edition). p.270.
- <6> SEX58290 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. unknown. 120-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
- <7> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 5/1983.
- <8> SEX58289 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. unknown. 139-6.
- <9> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF061826.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 878533
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 NW 30