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29. The 'truly' Norman Church of St Nicholas, Husthwaite

This is a small and precious gem of an early mid-12th century Norman church and is relatively unaltered from its original form.

 This is a small and precious gem of an early mid-12th century Norman church and is relatively unaltered from its original form. Full details of the church are given in a detailed guide pamphlet so PLEASE purchase it and leave a donation for the upkeep of this wonderfully precious historic building.  (Husthwaite Village building examples on page 28)

 

The sturdy buttressed tower was rebuilt in the 15th century.

The sturdy buttressed tower was rebuilt in the 15th century.

 

The disused Norman north door.

The disused Norman north door.

 

The porch of 1878 now protects the superbly carved Norman archway of about 1140 with multiple zig-zag and other ornamentation. The ancient oak door (date ?) still works fine!

The porch of 1878 now protects the superbly carved Norman archway of about 1140 with multiple zig-zag and other ornamentation. The ancient oak door (date ?) still works fine!

 

Looking down the nave and through the chancel arch to the alter and the stained glass window of 1896 above it.

Looking down the nave and through the chancel arch to the altar and the stained glass window of 1896 above it. The simplicity of the churches structure only enhances its charm.

 

Modern stained glass window from 1969 in memory of three centuries of the Wailes family of the parish.  Stained glass window of St Nicholas from 1904.

Left: Modern stained glass window from 1969 in memory of three centuries of the Wailes family of the parish. Right: Stained glass window of St Nicholas from 1904.

 

An original Norman windows in the north wall of the nave.  The font is relatively modern but the cover is a splendid piece of 17th century wood carving.  A lead crucifix found in the churchyard is said to be a 13th century coffin cross.

Left: An original Norman windows in the north wall of the nave.  Centre: The font is relatively modern but the cover is a splendid piece of 17th century wood carving. Right: A lead crucifix found in the churchyard is said to be a 13th century coffin cross.

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