Old Church Of Saint Nicholas is a Grade II* listed building in the North Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 19 May 1983. A Medieval Church.

Old Church Of Saint Nicholas

WRENN ID: distant-corbel-nettle
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: North Somerset
Country: England
Date first listed: 19 May 1983
Type: Church
Period: Medieval
Source: Historic England listing

Description

UPHILL WAY 1. 5121 Old Church of Saint Nicholas ST 3058-3158 12/68 II* 2. Norman church remodelled in later Middle Ages; consists of nave, chancel, and central tower. Limestone rubble, stone slab roof over chancel. Nave (unroofed): 2 Norman doorways with carving in tympani: ("Circle intersected by 4 lobed motif drawn in one line" - Pevsner). Porch rebuilt 1904. Central tower: 3 stages, clasping buttresses, Norman window on S side, parapet of pierced quatrefoils in lozenges, is mostly modern replacement of Perpendicular work. Stair turret with spirelet to NE. Chancel: 2 Norman windows on N side and blocked 2 centre arched doorway on S side. Interior: 2 Perpendicular tower arches. High landscape value, overlooking village and Axe estuary.

Listing NGR: ST3161558373

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