Listed Building record MDO44003 - The Church of Saint Martin, Cheselbourne

The church is 13th century with 14th and 15th century additions, and while no evidence exists, it is possible that there was an earlier building on the same site.

The parish church of St.Martin at Cheselbourne stands at the S. End of the village. The walls are principally of flint with ashlar dressings and occasional bonding courses of squared rubble, but the N. aisle, the N. porch and the top stage of the tower are of coursed rubble; the roofs are covered with tiles, stone-slates and lead. The Nave and South Aisle are of the late 13th century; the arcade appears originally to have consisted of two pointed arches between wide responds but in the 15th century the responds were modified and the aisle was thrown open more fully to the nave. The Chancel is of the first half of the 14th century. The West Tower dates from the middle and end of the 15th century and the chancel arch appears to have been rebuilt at that time. The North Aisle and the North Porch were added late in the 15th century. The South Porch was built c 1500. The church was restored in 1874 and 1924. <2>

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Sep 22 2023 11:02AM