Monument record MDO2635 - Parish church of St Nicholas, Sydling St Nicholas

Parish Church. Early 15th century west tower, mid 15th century rebuilding of nave and chancel on and near 13th century foundations. South aisle added circa 1500. North porch, circa 1500. Rubble-stone and flint walls, with local stone and Ham stone dressings, Slate and lead roofs. 12th century font.

Parish Church of St. Nicholas built of local rubble and flint has a west tower dating from the mid-15th century and a nave and north porch dating from the late 15th century. About 1500, the south arcade was built and the south aisle added. The chancel was rebuilt or remodelled in the mid-18th century and the whole church was restored in the 19th century. <2> During renewal of the nave floor, excavation was undertaken in 1982. the north and south nave walls were revealed, and are probably of C 13/C 14 date. A bell-founding pit was discovered at the western end of this earlier nave. Full report. <4> Noted as being a high status church in ecclesiastical ownership. Possibly a minster. <7>

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