St Nicholas' Church, Brockley
St Nicholas' Church | |
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Location | Brockley, Somerset, England |
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Built | 12th century |
Architectural style(s) | Norman |
Governing body | Churches Conservation Trust |
Listed Building – Grade II*
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Official name: St. Nicholas' Church | |
Designated | 11 October 1961[1] |
Reference no. | 1137608 |
St Nicholas' Church in Brockley, Somerset, England dates from the 12th century, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.[1] The church is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.[2] It was vested in the Trust on 1 April 1989.[3]
The Norman church has a pinnacled tower which was added in the 15th century, and the whole church was extensively renovated in the 1820s by the Pigott family,.[4] The font is Norman and there is a stone pulpit dating from around 1480.[2] Inside the church is a Royal Coat of Arms dating from 1842 by William Edkins.[5]
The building is used as a local arts venue with service generally being held in the church twice a year, however special permission can be obtained for weddings.[4]
See also
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External links
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