St Nicholas' Church, Brockley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Nicholas' Church |
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| Location | Brockley, Somerset, England |
| Built | 12th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Norman |
| Governing body | Churches Conservation Trust |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: St. Nicholas' Church | |
| Designated | 11 October 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1137608 |
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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. The church is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was vested in the Trust on 1 April 1989.
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,. The font is Norman and there is a stone pulpit dating from around 1480. Inside the church is a Royal Coat of Arms dating from 1842 by William Edkins.
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.
See also
- List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in Southwest England
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
