St Nicholas Church
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Opened daily from 8 am-but I didnt make it in two days. A large church in the Windrush Valley, much enlarged in the 13th and 15th centuries, with a 14th century transept converted into a chantry chapel and with later Victorian remodelling. The first church at Asthall was probably built shortly after the Norman Conquest, almost certainly by 1071, and was controlled by the Norman abbey at Ivry. From the 15th century the living was controlled by Eton College. The original building consisted of a nave, chancel, north aisle, porch, and chancel chapel, with a west tower added in the 15th century. The oldest part of the building is the Norman chancel arch, which features lovely beakhead carvings, some of which have rather obviously been recut. Another original feature is a Norman tub font. In the early 13th century the chancel was enlarged, when an arch between the chancel and chapel may have been inserted. Later in the 13th century the aisle was widened and the nave arcades rebuilt. Asthall in the 13th century must have been a prosperous place, for the chancel was enlarged again late in that century, and a sedilia and piscina built into the south-east window. The final major addition, and one of the most historically interesting, came in the 14th century when the north chapel was renovated to create a chantry chapel for Lady Joan Cornwall. The eastern chantry window has fragments of 14th-century glass similar to some at Merton College, Oxford. The glass features Cornwall coat of arms. When the chantry was built a large arch and gable tomb was added. At the west end of the nave are the inner workings of a verge-and-pendulum turret clock. The striking-clock is unmodified and therefore very rare indeed: it dates to 1670 and was only removed from the tower in 1980. The church was heavily restored in 1883-4 by Collier and Merrin of London, much of the work being funded by Eton College. In 1892 the chancel was repainted by Joseph Piggot to a design by the Hardman Company of London. The result is actually quite pretty, but most definitely to Victorian tastes rather than making any attempt to stay true to the church's medieval origins.
Jul 8th, 2020 -
Chloe Thompson
Charming church with some lovely arts & crafts murals and an interesting host to some of the sculptures from the on form exhibition. Showing the old clockwork was fascinating too.
Mar 17th, 2019 -
Dan Cottle
Beautiful example of a costwolds village church.
Jul 5th, 2018
Contact Info
- (199) 382-3788
Questions & Answers
Q What is the phone number for St Nicholas Church?
A The phone number for St Nicholas Church is: (199) 382-3788.
Q Where is St Nicholas Church located?
A St Nicholas Church is located at , Asthall, eng OX18 4HW
Q What is the internet address for St Nicholas Church?
A The website (URL) for St Nicholas Church is: https://www.burfordchurch.org/st-nicholas-asthall
Q What days are St Nicholas Church open?
A St Nicholas Church is open:
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Q How is St Nicholas Church rated?
A St Nicholas Church has a 4.3 Star Rating from 3 reviewers.
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( 3 Reviews )Pato on Google
Opened daily from 8 am-but I didnt make it in two days.
A large church in the Windrush Valley, much enlarged in the 13th and 15th centuries, with a 14th century transept converted into a chantry chapel and with later Victorian remodelling.
The first church at Asthall was probably built shortly after the Norman Conquest, almost certainly by 1071, and was controlled by the Norman abbey at Ivry. From the 15th century the living was controlled by Eton College.
The original building consisted of a nave, chancel, north aisle, porch, and chancel chapel, with a west tower added in the 15th century. The oldest part of the building is the Norman chancel arch, which features lovely beakhead carvings, some of which have rather obviously been recut. Another original feature is a Norman tub font.
In the early 13th century the chancel was enlarged, when an arch between the chancel and chapel may have been inserted. Later in the 13th century the aisle was widened and the nave arcades rebuilt. Asthall in the 13th century must have been a prosperous place, for the chancel was enlarged again late in that century, and a sedilia and piscina built into the south-east window.
The final major addition, and one of the most historically interesting, came in the 14th century when the north chapel was renovated to create a chantry chapel for Lady Joan Cornwall.
The eastern chantry window has fragments of 14th-century glass similar to some at Merton College, Oxford. The glass features Cornwall coat of arms. When the chantry was built a large arch and gable tomb was added.
At the west end of the nave are the inner workings of a verge-and-pendulum turret clock. The striking-clock is unmodified and therefore very rare indeed: it dates to 1670 and was only removed from the tower in 1980.
The church was heavily restored in 1883-4 by Collier and Merrin of London, much of the work being funded by Eton College. In 1892 the chancel was repainted by Joseph Piggot to a design by the Hardman Company of London. The result is actually quite pretty, but most definitely to Victorian tastes rather than making any attempt to stay true to the church's medieval origins.
Chloe Thompson on Google
Charming church with some lovely arts & crafts murals and an interesting host to some of the sculptures from the on form exhibition. Showing the old clockwork was fascinating too.
Dan Cottle on Google
Beautiful example of a costwolds village church.