Church Of St Nicholas, Kittisford
The Anglican Church of St Nicholas in Kittisford, Somerset, England was built around 1500. It is a Grade II* listed building.
History
The church was built between 1480 and 1500 after Cothay Manor was constructed. Some of the fabric of an earlier church on the site may still survive. It is believed that the Bluett family were responsible for its construction.
It was expanded in the mid 17th century including the construction of the north chapel. It had a Victorian restoration in 1875.
The parish is part of the Wellington and District benefice within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Architecture
The church is built of red sandstone with tiled roofs. It consists of a three-bay nave, south aisle and south porch. The three-stage west tower has a parapet and is supported by buttresses. The tower had three bells.
Inside the church is a wooden pulpit built in 1616.
See also
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Church of St Nicholas, Kittisford.
- ^ "Church of St Nicholas". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ "St Nicholas, Kittisford". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ "St Nicholas, Kittisford". Wellington and District Team Ministry. Retrieved 16 July 2017.