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St Giles And All Saints

Orsett

Essex

Part C12 with extensive C14,

Architectural Features

C15 alterations.

C12 Nave has north arcade of 3, C15 arches

2 of C14.

South wall has C14 window of 3 ogee cinquefoiled lights and a C14 window of 2 cinque-foiled lights.

South doorway of circa 1160 with semi-circular arch, chevron ornament, attached shafts with carved capitals and bases.

Small C12 window adjacent.

C14 north aisle has 2, C14 windows of 2 trefoiled lights in 2 centred heads.

C15 wood staircase door with 2 centred arch.

C14 north doorway, with moulded jambs, and 2 centred head.

Late C15 or early C16 North Chapel, with C19 east window.

C14 chancel has original east window of 4 trefoiled lights in a 2 centred head.

North wall late C15 arcade with 2 centred arches.

Early C14 window of 2 trefoiled lights in south wall.

Cl5 North-west tower, of 3 stages with plain parapet, embattled turret, and surmounted by a spire.

C19 west door with C17 brick window above.

Second stage has C17 brick window and door to roof with 2 centred head.

South porch is C15 with later part rebuilding.