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Church Of St Peter (EHER 1869)

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Summary

Church dating to the 15th and 16th century. The west tower was rebuilt in brick in 1718, possibly on the old foundations, with some reused stonework.

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 6044 8864 (point)
Civil Parish WEST HORNDON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Church dating to the 15th and 16th century. The church walls are of ragstone-rubble and brick, limestone dressings. From the thickness of its walls the nave is early but the earliest detail left is 15th century. A west tower was added in the 15th century, probably, the chancel was rebuilt in brick in the 16th century and the south porch perhaps at the same date. <1> Features and fittings include windows and window details of 15th century, 16th century, doorways of 15th century, the nave roof is late 15th century, a bell is 15th century, there is an indent of the 15th century, a 15th century door, 15th century glass, a 15th or early 16th century stoup, 15th century carved cresting incorporated in the communion table, early 16th century seating. <1> A small church with a 15th century stone nave. Some windows have Perpendicular tracery. Early 16th century brick chancel. South porch is timber, dating to around 1500. <2> Possibly 12th century origin, the oldest part of the present church is 15th century. Interior has a tie beam with king posts. <3> Images <4> Additional reference <5>

Finds

Sources

  • --- Desk-Based Assessment: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Farm estates owned by Essex County Council: Desk-based assessment of heritage assets.
  • <1> Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. Vol 4, pp89-90.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N.. 1954. The Buildings of England, Essex. p260.
  • <3> LIST: Department of the Environment. 1976. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Brentwood. p128.
  • <4> Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 4 frames, 1/1990.
  • <5> Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. OP20025.

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Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TQ68-006
  • Old SMR Number: TQ68-006
  • NRHE identifier: 1576985
  • National Monuments Record: TQ 68 SE 66

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