Description

SK 42 SW WORTHINGTON CHURCH ROAD

2/89 Church of St. Matthew

24.11.65
II*

Multi-period parish church, dating back to c12, but largely of c13. Sandstone
rubble throughout, though quality of coursing varies between east and west ends,
single-celled, no aisles, integral nave & chancel. At west end, a tile-hung
bell turret. South doorway a plain round-headed arch with voussoirs, within brick
porch with crow-stepped gable. Various window types from different periods of
build. Earliest is in north wall, a single-splayed round-headed opening, flush to
external wall face. Several other single-splayed windows are lancets, some with
slightly trefoiled heads. Other windows are of Y tracery, with hood moulds
externally. Chancel has string course and a south door with double chamfered
arch, and a blocked low-side window. East window of single tracery. End built
up to gable with brick. Interior has c19 roof and fittings, through pulpit &
panelling behind altar may be c18. Plain wood screen separates chancel. Font,
c15, octagonal, & decorated with tracery and shields.

Listing NGR: SK4065220679

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17542677

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Recommended Books

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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings