Church of St Wistan, Church Nook, Wigston - Oadby and Wigston
Early C14 tower remains of a church demolished C17. The rest was rebuilt in 1853 by Walker and Goodacre and restored 1877 by R J & J Goodacre. Tower of limestone, otherwise uncoursed granite rubble and Welsh slate roof. The rainwater disposal system is undersized and ineffective. Failing joints in gutters have caused long-term water ingress into earthen mortar core of walls, resulting in separation of external fabric. The failure of the external face is evident. The Parochial Church Council were previously keen to effect repairs and seek funding, however the process of closure is underway.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- CHURCH OF ST WISTAN
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1361576
- Local Planning Authority:
- Oadby and Wigston
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of St Wistan
- Street Name:
- Church Nook
- Locality:
- Wigston
- County:
- Leicestershire
- District / Borough:
- Oadby and Wigston
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Harborough
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Poor
- 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 II, CA
Contact Details
Imogen Newcombe 0121 6256859
