Historic churches · East of England
St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett
In or near Little Burstead.
St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
John Winfield — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanford-le-Hope · 3.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Giles & All Saints Church in Orsett, the nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RM16 3EB, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
St Giles & All Saints Church is a Church of England parish church in Orsett, Essex, England, which is of medieval origin. It is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
St. Giles and All Saints Church is the parish church for Orsett, showcasing a blend of architectural styles from the 12th century onwards. Visitors can explore its historical features, including a North-West tower and various chapels, reflecting centuries of restoration and construction.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
St Giles & All Saints Church is a Church of England parish church in Orsett, Essex, England, which is of medieval origin. It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The walls are of flint and ragstone-rubble with some Barnack and pudding-stone; the North West tower is mainly of brick. The dressings are of Reigate and other limestone; the roofs are tiled and the spire weather-boarded. The nave is of mid 12th-century date and incorporates the original 12th-century chancel. A North aisle of three bays was added c. 1230, and about the same time a North chapel was added to the 12th-century chancel, which may then have been lengthened. A connecting bay was inserted between the nave arcade and the 13th-century arch to the north of the original chancel. At the same time, the 13th-century chapel was abolished, and the entire North aisle was rebuilt and widened.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5127, 0.3684
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM16 3EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Stanford-le-Hope — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.hobnob.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527998 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Giles' and All Saints' Church, Orsett (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett?
- St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM16 3EB), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett?
- St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett?
- The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM16 3EB.
- When was St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett a listed building?
- St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett free to visit?
- Yes, St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett?
- The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM16 3EB.