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 congegationl 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, Oadby and Wigston

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