The Church of St Nicholas - High Bradfield
Though I would post something a bit different, let me know if you don't like it, all comments welcome
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The original Norman church was an uncomplicated two cell building, a square bell tower was added in the 14th century before it was largely rebuilt in Gothic Perpendicular style in the 1480s using some of the original masonry which consisted of local gritstone. The interior of the church changed drastically under the influence of the Puritans during the English Civil War, statues, wall paintings and stained glass were destroyed and the walls whitewashed.
These changes were reversed in the latter part of the 19th century when the interior was restored to its 15th century appearance. Parts of the original Norman church survive in the north arcade, the font and the chancel arch. The previously mentioned 9th century Saxon cross was integrated into the north wall of the church in 1886.
The Church of St Nicholas - High Bradfield
Though I would post something a bit different, let me know if you don't like it, all comments welcome
Best viewed on Black
The original Norman church was an uncomplicated two cell building, a square bell tower was added in the 14th century before it was largely rebuilt in Gothic Perpendicular style in the 1480s using some of the original masonry which consisted of local gritstone. The interior of the church changed drastically under the influence of the Puritans during the English Civil War, statues, wall paintings and stained glass were destroyed and the walls whitewashed.
These changes were reversed in the latter part of the 19th century when the interior was restored to its 15th century appearance. Parts of the original Norman church survive in the north arcade, the font and the chancel arch. The previously mentioned 9th century Saxon cross was integrated into the north wall of the church in 1886.