Description

CHURCH ROAD
1.
5128
Tilehurst
Church of St Michael
SU 67 SE 16/290 22.3.57.
II
2.
Church of England. South aisle early C14. Brick tower of 1737 (red and grey
brick English bond, with header bond corner piers). The rest by Street 1856
including stone spire with brick banding and with angle pinnacles, flying buttresses
and large gablets. 3 bay hall church built of squared and knapped coursed flint
on stone plinth with stone strings and dressings. Old tile roof. 2 bay chancel;
short north transept breaking line of the aisles. Cusped south door surround.
Tower has datestones
DW 17 R.?O R.?C
37 1737 17?71
(another 1+L to be found on the opposite side of the road in No 4 Church Cottages)
1779
Interior plain but with a huge and lavish albaster monument to Sir Peter Vanlore,
died 1627, with his wife and children shewn. South aisle east window said
to be by William Morris 1869. Large brass to Gavin More (died 1479). In the
churchyard, various C17 and C18 headstones, many double.

Listing NGR: SU6736372933

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Church of St Michael at Wikipedia
• Church of St Michael official website
• Wikidata Q5117626

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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)