Listed Building: CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS (1344057)

Grade I
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 854, 1, 49
Date assigned 28 August 1951
Date last amended

Description

1. 1449 CHURCH ROAD (SOUTH EAST SIDE) church of St. Nicholas TR 0624 1/49 28.8.51 I 2. This is the only survivubg Church of the five (three parish mchurches, the Priory and the Hospital) that existed in New Romney in the Medieval Period. The 3 lower stages of the tower and 4 bays of the Nave date from circa 1160-70. the 2 upper stages of the Tower with the corner turrets and octagonal papapet (or remains of spire) are circa 1200. Tthe Easternmost bay of the Nave, the Chancel and the Aisles of the Nave are C14. Piuscina and triple sedilia in the Chancel and both aisles. Early C14 recess in the North Chapel having a depressed arch with big cusping and a frieze of larege 4 pettled flowers. Brasses. Box pews. Listing NGR: TR0653224750

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Sources (1)

  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TR 0652 2475 (point)
Map sheet TR02SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Feb 6 2024 9:25AM