Church of St Mary, Chadwell, Scalford - Melton

Parish church of C12 origin with C13 additions. Repaired C17 and restored 1865-6 by R W Johnson. There has been a long history of structural movement. A number of structural ties are evident to the tower and there is extensive cracking to the chancel, of which widened during 2018. It is thought that a lack of below ground drainage, clay subsoil and the long dry summer of 2018 are contributing factors. The congregation are in receipt of professional structural engineering advice, alongside support from the Diocesan Historic Churches Support Officer.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Church of St Mary

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1075015

Local Planning Authority:

Melton

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Mary

Locality:

Chadwell

County:

Leicestershire

District / Borough:

Melton

Parish:

Scalford

Parliamentary Constituency:

Melton and Syston

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II*