RUINS OF OLD CHURCH OF ST MARY - Brignall - List Entry

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    Former parish church. Probably C13, remodelled in C18; largely demolished 1833 when new church (q.v.) was built. Squared rubble with cut quoins and dressings. The church consisted of nave, chancel and north vestry; all that survives are the east gable and more ruinous side walls of the chancel. East end shows remains of two narrow square-headed lights in chamfered surrounds, replaced by C18 window with pointed arch....In romantic setting by River Greta; the subject of paintings by Turner and others...."
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    Historic England
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    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1121693
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    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 3 years, 1 month ago
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