Listed Building Description
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LANHYDROCK LANHYDROCK PARK SX 06 SE 9/72 Church of St Hydroc 6.6.69 GV I
Parish church. Probably early C15, enlarged later C15. Alterations of circa 1621, by Sir Richard Robartes ; south aisle dated WS WD 1736 (not wholly legible). Restored and the chancel extended in 1886. Granite ashlar; north wall of north aisle in granite rubble. Granite dressings. Slate roofs with crested ridge tiles with raised coped verges and cross finials to the gable ends. Plan: Nave and chancel in one. The north aisle was added mid-to-late C15. In circa late C15, the south aisle, south porch and west tower were added. In 1886, a doorway was inserted in the east end of the north aisle and the chancel was extended beyond the aisles to each side. Exterior: The nave is concealed by the aisles. The chancel is on moulded plinth, with 3-light Perpendicular window with hood mould of C19. The north aisle has a plinth to north and west, rebuilt with a hollow-chamfered mullions. The south porch is gabled, the plinth continuous with the aisle... read more