Church of St Mary, Sheepy Road, Atherstone - North Warwickshire

Large imposing church constructed in two parts with a central tower. Chancel may date from C12 as an independent chapel, and then remodelled c1383 when the nave was added. Older parts are built in rubble. Nave and aisles were rebuilt in 1849 in rubble granite, wagon roof with moulded braces and purlins. The octagonal tower was part of the original chapel but was remodelled in the C13/C14. Works to the roof have been completed but the high-level stonework of the tower remains in poor condition and in need of repair. Ad-hoc repairs are continuing to be completed when possible.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST MARY

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1365164

Local Planning Authority:

North Warwickshire

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Mary

Street Name:

Sheepy Road

County:

Warwickshire

District / Borough:

North Warwickshire

Parish:

Atherstone

Parliamentary Constituency:

North Warwickshire and Bedworth

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*, CA