Listed Building record MDO26567 - St Giles' Church, Chideock

Church, formerly a chapel of Whitchurch Canonicorum. The earliest parts of the building appear to be of 14th and 15th-century date. It underwent a major restoration by Crickmay in 1880, when large parts of the building were rebuilt, notably the chancel. The walls are of rubble with ashlar dressings, and the roof is tiled.

The parish church of Saint Giles, formerly a chapel of Whitchurch Canonicorum, is of local rubble and ashlar. The earliest part of the existing building is the north transept which was added to the nave, now largely rebuilt, probably in the 14th century. The west tower was built early in the 15th century and shortly afterwards the south arcade of the nave was built, and the south chapel, south aisle and south porch were added. The church was drastically restored in 1880 when the chancel was rebuilt. <1-2>

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Jan 1 2023 3:27PM