St Nicholas Churchyard
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St Nicholas Churchyard

Henstridge, South Somerset District, Somerset, England

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    Henstridge, South Somerset District, Somerset BA8 0QE England
    Coordinates: 50.97626, -2.39580
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The earliest known date of a church here is 1175, when the Vicar was John Luke. The first church lasted untill 1332, when a new one was built, it consisted of a nave, chancel and north aisle, and contained a gallery. In 1463, Sir William Cavent of Toomer erected a tomb to his late wife and to himself; it was carefully re-erected in the present church. In 1872 the medieval church was in such a poor condition that it was pulled down and a new church was built. Only parts of the north and west walls of the north aisle remain. On the north wall was found, under coats of whitewash, a painting of St Christopher. There was to much damaged to preserve, and a copy as a small picture was made, and hangs in the vestry. The present church ia lager, the floor of the old church was raised, and a south aisle and porch added.


The earliest known date of a church here is 1175, when the Vicar was John Luke. The first church lasted untill 1332, when a new one was built, it consisted of a nave, chancel and north aisle, and contained a gallery. In 1463, Sir William Cavent of Toomer erected a tomb to his late wife and to himself; it was carefully re-erected in the present church. In 1872 the medieval church was in such a poor condition that it was pulled down and a new church was built. Only parts of the north and west walls of the north aisle remain. On the north wall was found, under coats of whitewash, a painting of St Christopher. There was to much damaged to preserve, and a copy as a small picture was made, and hangs in the vestry. The present church ia lager, the floor of the old church was raised, and a south aisle and porch added.

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  • Added: 12 Nov 2010
  • Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2377480