Listed Building record MDO4672 - Parish Church of the Holy Rood, Shillingstone

The Church of the Holy Rood, dating back to the 12th century, though much altered and restored subsequently. The nave and chancel date to the early 12th century, though the chancel arch is 14th century. The west tower is of the late 15th century and the porch is 16th century. The church was restored in 1858. The north aisle and the chapel were added in 1888 and the building was altered again in 1902. May be original minster church.

(ST 82481146) Holy Rood Church (NAT) <1> THE PARISH CHURCH OF THE HOLY ROOD stands near the N. end of the village on a hill overlooking the Sour valley. The walls are of flint, rubble, banded flint and rubble, and ashlar; the roofs are covered with modern tiles. The Chancel and the Nave date from early in the 12th century; the chancel arch is of the 14th century; the West Tower was built late in the 15th century and the South Porch is of the 16th century. The church was restored in 1858. The North aisle and North Chapel were added in 1888 and further alterations were made in 1902. The church is of interest for its surviving 12th-century walls and windows, from which it appears that the original building consisted of a small rectangular nave and a slightly narrower chancel. <2> Church of the Holy Rood. Grade I. <3-4>

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