
This Grade II* church dates from
the late11th and early 12th century. It was altered in 14th
century. It is mainly built from flint and ragstone
rubble with limestone dressings. The roof is tiled. The
nave is from the 12th century. There is a 12th century
window with rounded head and remains of one 13th century
window. The 11th century chancel has a 19th century east
window with 14th century splays and rear arch. The north
wall has a 14th century window with a two centered rear
arch, and a 19th century window with part of the late 11th
century window above. The south wall has two19th century
windows incorporating some 14th century detail. The north
vestry, west tower and porch are from 1879, but
incorporate much early material.
There is a brass indent in the nave
that has a marginal inscription, somewhat defaced, done
in Lombardic capitals, and is of the same century (the 14th)
as the piscine in the chancel. Belonging to the previous
century is the coffin-lid with its raised cross to be
found in the nave.
There were formerly five 17th
century bells in the tower. One was by Thomas Bartlett,
two were by John Wood, one was by James Bartlett while
the maker of the fifth is unknown.
William Laud, later archbishop of
Canterbury was appointed rector of West Tilbury from 1609
to 1616. Also rector of West Tilbury was William More in
1534, later Bishop Suffragan of Colchester and Valentine
Carie in 1603, later Dean of St Pauls and Bishop of
Exeter .
The church is now a private
residence.
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