Church of St Botolph, Church Side, Shepshed, Shepshed - Charnwood

Church with C13 west tower and spire. C15 nave, with clerestory and aisles, and chancel. C19 north porch. South vestry of 1935. South transept with vestry by Albert Herbert. Of Charnwood granite rubble with ashlar dressings and Swithland slate roofs. Issues have been identified with the roofs and flashings which have resulted in water ingress internally. There are numerous and sizeable woody rooted growths in the spire and an accumulation of vegetation in the gutters. The church is otherwise well maintained and the congregation are keen to undertake repairs.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST BOTOLPH

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1236177

Local Planning Authority:

Charnwood

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Botolph

Street Name:

Church Side

Locality:

Loughborough

County:

Leicestershire

District / Borough:

Charnwood

Parish:

Shepshed

Parliamentary Constituency:

Loughborough

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA