Church of St Denis, Church Lane, Eaton - Melton

Ironstone church, C13 west tower with short, recessed, ironstone spire. The weathering of the tower ironstone, particularly to the buttresses and at high level is of concern. On the north side the tracery to the belfry opening has eroded completely to one side requiring the central mullion to be restrained as a matter of urgency. The jamb stones to all four belfry openings require some replacement with the north side being the worst. Elsewhere, the stonework has been adversely affected in a number of locations by historic, cement-based, pointing.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST DENIS

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1075022

Local Planning Authority:

Melton

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Denis

Street Name:

Church Lane

County:

Leicestershire

District / Borough:

Melton

Parish:

Eaton

Parliamentary Constituency:

Melton and Syston

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 I, CA