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Church of St Nicholas, Holton

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The Anglican Church of St Nicholas in Holton, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1][2]

LocationHolton, Somerset, England
Built14th century
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Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas, Holton is located in Somerset
Church of St Nicholas, Holton
Location within Somerset
51.0401°N 2.4503°W / 51.0401; -2.4503
LocationHolton, Somerset, England
History
Built14th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name
Church of St Nicholas
Designated24 March 1961[1]
Reference no.1056348
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History

The church was built in the 14th century and later added to.[1] The north aisle was added in the 18th century.[3]

The parish is part of the Camelot parishes benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]

Architecture

The stone building has Welsh slate roofs. It consists of a tow-bay nave and two-bay chancel with a north aisle, with vestry, and a south porch. The two-stage west tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] The tower has three bells, the oldest of which was cast around 1420.[3][5]

The interior fittings include an octagonal 15th century pulpit and font believed to be from the 12th century.[1][6]

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