Church of St Michael
CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1337099
- Date first listed:
- 08-Feb-1960
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Michael
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, HIGH STREET
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- Date:
- 2001-11-02
- Reference:
- IOE01/03990/03
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1337099
- Date first listed:
- 08-Feb-1960
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Michael
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, HIGH STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Thurrock (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 56758 80088
Details
1. 5221 HIGH STREET Aveley Church of St Michael TQ 58 SE 4/16 8.2.60
I
2. C12 with C13, C14 and C19 alterations. Rough coursed flint and ragstone with Roman and C16 brick. Tower and dressings are of limestone. Roofs, lead, slates and tiles. C12 Nave has C13 north arcade with 2 centred arches, cylindrical columns with moulded bases and bell capitals. Round headed opening to roof loft. South arcade is C12, with round arches, C15 clerestory with C19 windows. C13 north aisle has 2, C15 windows, of 2 cinquefoiled lights. C19 north doorway. C15 west window. C14 south aisle has original east window. South wall has 2 windows, of C14, rebuilt C19. C14 south doorway with a 2 centred head. (Now blocked). C13 chancel has C19 east window. North arcade is original with 2 centred arches, of 2 chamfered arches. South wall has 3 windows, 2 are C19 with C13 splays and one C15, with 3 cinquefoiled lights. Doorway of C15, with 2 centred arch. C13 chapel has C19 east window. Two windows in north wall are C19 but incorporating C15 and C13 material. C13 west tower of 2 stages with an embattled parapet. Original tower arch is 2 centred. C15 west window of 3 cinquefoiled lights. C15 west doorway has moulded jambs and 2 centred head. Bell chamber has 4 windows, of C15, but largely rebuilt C19. C15 north porch. Nave roof has arch braced tie beam visible and there is original timber roofing in the tower. 1621, pulpit, brass to Ralph de Knevington (1370) and other brasses, monuments and C15 screen. (RCHM 1).
Listing NGR: TQ5675880088
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 119728
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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