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St Mary the Virgin

St Mary The Virgin

North Stifford

Essex

C12 with C13, C14 and C19 alterations and extensions.

Architectural Features

C12 nave, has 2 centred recess with C19 lancet in north wall,

a C19, 2-light window, re-using C14 materials.

C12 north doorway has arched head and plastered tympanum.

South arcade of circa 1260, with segmental pointed arches.

Chancel is largely a rebuild of C14.

South wall has C13 arch.

Mid C13 south chapel has C19 windows in east wall, retaining original rear arches.

Late C13 west window of one trefoiled light.

Bell chamber has 4 late C13 windows.

North door has C12 ironwork, remounted.

Pulpit of 1611 with wrought iron hourglass stand.

Numerous brasses. (RCHM 1).