St Nicholas' Church, Brockley
Church in Somerset, England
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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.[1] The church is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.[2] It was vested in the Trust on 1 April 1989.[3]
| St Nicholas' Church | |
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  Location within Somerset | |
| 51°23′58″N 2°46′09″W | |
| Location | Brockley, Somerset, England |
| History | |
| Built | 12th century |
| Site notes | |
Architectural style | Norman |
| Governing body | Churches Conservation Trust |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | St. Nicholas' Church |
| Designated | 11 October 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1137608 |
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,.[4] The font is Norman and there is a stone pulpit dating from around 1480.[2] Inside the church is a Royal Coat of Arms dating from 1842 by William Edkins.[5]
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.[4]
