Church of St Nicholas, Brushford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Nicholas |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Brushford |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°01′15″N 3°32′31″W / 51.0208°N 3.5419°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of St Nicholas is a historic church in Brushford, Somerset, England. It was built a long time ago, in the 15th century (the 1400s). This church is very special and is called a Grade I listed building. This means it's super important and protected because of its history and architecture.
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Discovering the Church of St Nicholas
The Church of St Nicholas is an Anglican church. It has stood in Brushford for hundreds of years. It is a key part of the local community.
Inside the Church
Inside, you can find amazing old things. There is a beautiful screen from the Middle Ages. The font, which is a basin used for baptisms, is from the 13th century (the 1200s). The church also has what might be the oldest parish chest in England. It is a big box made from a hollowed-out tree trunk.
The Church Roof
The church roof has a cool secret. It was once covered with special wooden tiles called roof shingles. These were made from oak planks held together with pegs. During repairs in 2001 and 2002, some of these old planks were found. They showed how the roof looked many years ago.
The Herbert Memorial Chapel
The church has a special area called the Herbert memorial chapel. Here, you can see a chest tomb with a statue of Aubrey Herbert. He was an important person who lived from 1880 to 1923.
Who Was Aubrey Herbert?
Aubrey Herbert was a Conservative politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for different areas in Somerset. He represented the Southern division of Somerset from 1911 to 1918. Then, he represented Yeovil from 1918 until he passed away in 1923.
The Memorial's Design
The statue of Aubrey Herbert was made by Cecil de Banquiere Howard. He was an artist from Paris. The statue is placed under a wooden canopy. This canopy was designed by Edwin Lutyens, who was a very famous architect.
The Church's Parish
The Church of St Nicholas is part of a larger group of churches. This group is called the benefice of Dulverton with Brushford. It also includes churches in Brompton Regis, Upton, and Skilgate. This group is part of the Exmoor deanery.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in West Somerset
- List of Somerset towers
