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St Giles

Chetton

Shropshire

DATES OF MAIN PHASES, NAME OF ARCHITECT: C13 parish church, of which the nave was rebuilt in 1788, tower built 1828-30 by John Smalman, restoration and present porch of 1891-2 by Thomas Gordon.

Architectural Features

tile roof.

The only medieval feature is the C13 south doorway, which has 2 orders of nook shafts.

The restored C13 2-centred chancel arch is on imposts with primitive head corbels of a man and woman, which have been re-cast in cement.

The restored C17 2-bay chancel roof, which has 3 trusses, has cusped arched braces and stands on posts on head corbels.

The nave floor has red and black tiles, with parquet floor beneath pews.

The stepped chancel floor has decorative, including encaustic, tiles.

The plain octagonal font is mentioned in 1854.

The pulpit has open arcaded Gothic panels, wood on an octagonal stone pedestal.

HISTORY: The core of the church is C13, of which the chancel and south door remain.

Restoration by Thomas Gordon in 1891-92 included refenestration of the nave, and replacing the chancel east window, with glass by Lavers & Westlake.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: The church of St Giles, Chetton, is designated at Grade II* for the following principal reasons: * For the extent of its C13 fabric, including the south doorway

the chancel. * It's interior architectural features of interest, including C17 and early C19 chancel and nave roofs. * The tower is a good example of the early C19 Gothic style