Church of St Nicholas, Holton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Nicholas |
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| Location | Holton, Somerset, England |
| Built | 14th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Nicholas | |
| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1056348 |
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The Church of St Nicholas is an old church in Holton, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 14th century. This means it is over 600 years old! It is a special "Grade II* listed building," which means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected.
History of the Church
The Church of St Nicholas was first built in the 1300s. Over many years, new parts were added to it. For example, a side section called the north aisle was built much later, in the 18th century.
This church is part of a group of local churches. They work together in an area called the Camelot parishes. This group is part of the larger Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a big church region.
What the Church Looks Like
The church building is made of stone. Its roofs are covered with Welsh slate. It has a main area called the nave and a chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar. There is also a north aisle (a side section) and a small room called a vestry. A porch is at the south entrance.
The church has a tall, two-stage tower at the west end. This tower is supported by strong diagonal buttresses, which are like stone supports. Inside the tower are three bells. The oldest bell was made around the year 1420, making it very old!
Inside the church, you can see some interesting old items. There is an eight-sided pulpit from the 15th century. This is where sermons are given. There is also a font that is believed to be even older, from the 12th century. The font is a basin used for baptisms.
