Church of St Nicholas, South Road, Grays - Thurrock (UA)

Church dating from the C12 with significant C15 and C19 alterations. West tower, nave, chancel, south and north aisles. North chapel, north porch. Nave roof is leaking and nave plaster ceiling detaching, congregation protected by debris netting. C12 walls in nave treated with emulsion then a restoration paint system. Flaking surfaces abound. Significant concerns about building environment. Excess dampness noted. Offered National Lottery Heritage Fund grant in Spring 2024; staged approach being undertaken. Flint fall from round tower masonry has prompted erection of scaffold.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1111564

Local Planning Authority:

Thurrock (UA)

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Nicholas

Street Name:

South Road

Locality:

South Ockendon

Unitary Authority:

Thurrock (UA)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Thurrock

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Very bad

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I