St Nicholas' Church | |
Coordinates: | 51.3994°N -2.7692°W |
Location: | Brockley, Somerset, England |
Built: | 12th century |
Architecture: | Norman |
Governing Body: | Churches Conservation Trust |
Designation1: | Grade II* listed building |
Designation1 Offname: | St. Nicholas' Church |
Designation1 Date: | 11 October 1961 |
Designation1 Number: | 1137608 |
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.[1] 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,.[2] The font is Norman and there is a stone pulpit dating from around 1480.[1] Inside the church is a Royal Coat of Arms dating from 1842 by William Edkins.[3]
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.[2]