Church of St George, Lower Brailes

1 Chancel with N vestry, nave, N and S aisles, S porch, and W tower. No architectural details of earlier than the late 13th century, but excavations in 1879 are said to have revealed 12th century foundations below the nave S arcade. S aisle and arcade were added c1280, the two bays at the W possibly c1330-40. Chancel entirely rebuilt early 14th century, and then the nave was largely remodelled, and possibly lengthened, the clearstorey added, and a new roof provided. Much of the S aisle was reconstructed and the aisle given a new roof and parapet. The N aisle has 14th century windows but may be earlier than the S. The N arcade and clearstorey are said to have been rebuilt in 1649, and were again reconstructed in 1879 in 14th century style. W tower and S porch probably of mid 15th century date. Vestry enlarged in 1892. Much 19th century restoration. 14th century font. Roger, Earl of Warwick, in the reign of Henry I (1100-35) gave the church to the priory of Kenilworth.
2 Plan of the church.
3 Photographs of the exterior and of the interior looking east.
4 A large church with a commanding Perp W tower.
6 Noted by Ordnance Survey.
7 Photograph of the lych gate.