Monument record MCC4932 - Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church, Virley
Summary
Ruinous C13 church showing alterations in C17.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9498 1379 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL91SW |
| Civil Parish | VIRLEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Ruinous C13 church showing alterations in C17. The north wall of the chancel contains two C15 windows repaired with C17 brick. Similarly in north wall of nave a former doorway is blocked up with C17 bricks. <1> Other ref. <2> The roof of the church collapse after the Essex Earthquake of 1884. Site scheduled May 2001. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SEX62226 Photograph: Tyler, Sue. 2000. Church of St Mary, Virley. print.
- <1> SEX76 DESC TEXT: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex - Volume 3. p.225.
- <2> SEX7400 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1982. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Colchester Rural.
- <3> SEX59951 Scheduling record: English Heritage. 2001. Remains of St Mary the Virgin's Church.
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM