St Nicholas Church, Brandiston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Nicholas Church, Brandiston |
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St Nicholas Church from the southwest
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| OS grid reference | TG 141 214 |
| Location | Brandiston, Norfolk |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Churches Conservation Trust |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Nicholas |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 10 May 1961 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Norman, Gothic |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Flint with limestone dressings Tiled roofs |
St Nicholas Church is an old Anglican church in the village of Brandiston, Norfolk, England. It is no longer used for regular church services, but it is kept safe by the Churches Conservation Trust. This church is a very important historic building, listed as Grade II*. It stands right next to Brandiston Hall.
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History of St Nicholas Church
The oldest part of St Nicholas Church is the bottom section of its tower. This part was built way back in the 12th century. The area that is now the north side aisle was once the main part of the church, called the nave. It still has some parts from the 12th century.
Building the Church Through the Centuries
Most of the north aisle and the main nave were built in the 14th century. Later, in the 15th century, a chancel (the area around the altar) and a south porch were added. However, by the 18th century, the chancel had been taken down. In the 19th century, an eight-sided top was added to the church tower. The church also had a big repair and update in 1844.
Architecture and Design
St Nicholas Church is built mostly from flint stones, with limestone used for details. The roofs are covered with tiles. The church has a simple layout. It includes a main nave, a north aisle (a side section), a south porch, and a tower at the west end.
Key Features of the Church Building
The lower part of the tower is round, which is quite unique. The top part of the tower is shaped like an octagon (eight-sided). On the west wall of the nave, there is a window with three sections. The south wall has three large windows. One of these windows is in the "Decorated" style, and the other two are in the "Perpendicular" style. These are both types of English Gothic architecture. Two brick supports, called buttresses, help hold up the east wall.
Inside the Church
Inside, the church has a three-section arcade (a row of arches). These arches are supported by columns called piers. The ceiling of the nave is smooth and plastered. All the church furniture and benches you see today were added in the 19th century. Some of the windows in the south wall still have beautiful medieval stained glass.
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