Church of St Egelwin the Martyr, Church Street, Scalford - Melton

Large rural parish church of C13 origin with C15 contributions. Tower rebuilt 1639 and chancel rebuilt 1845. Restored 1858 by Millican and Smith. The church is built of local ironstone with limestone dressings. Some tower masonry blocks have eroded significantly, particularly at belfry and parapet levels where there are noticeable holes and gaps. Falling masonry fragments are a significant concern. Below ground drainage was also problematic. Recipient of Historic England's Covid-19 Emergency Heritage at Risk Response Fund award in 2020 to address drainage issues.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST EGELWIN THE MARTYR

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1075018

Local Planning Authority:

Melton

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Egelwin the Martyr

Street Name:

Church Street

County:

Leicestershire

District / Borough:

Melton

Parish:

Scalford

Parliamentary Constituency:

Rutland and Melton

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

E - Under repair or in fair to good repair, but no user identified; or under threat of vacancy with no obvious new user (applicable only to buildings capable of beneficial use)

Previous Priority:

E

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II*, CA