Nominal: 694 Hz Weight: 1858 lbs Diameter: 44.75" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 5955 Tower ID: 12940 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Sevenoaks: St Nicholas
Diocese of Rochester
Church, 631198
http://www.stnicholas-sevenoaks.orgOverview
Grid reference: TQ 531 543
St Nicholas is a Grade II* listed church. The building forms a significant contribution to the town scope and conservation area. A church was present at this site prior to the Norman Conquest.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 833 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Nave and Chancel are probably 13th Century, including the arcades, These have been heavily altered and may have been built by Henry of Ghent around 1260. The aisles were re-built in the 14th Century while the Western tower was added by 1520. It is thought that there was a North Eastern tower at some point, but was removed in the 19th Century. The Chancel and side chapels were also rebuilt in the 15th Century. The church was restored in 1812 and 1878, while the vestries were added in 1909. The North porch was then added in 1937.
Interior
Interior Description
There are 8 bells in the church. The pulpit is dated 1635 but was purchased from another church in 1860. The octagonal font is 15th Century.
There is some important 19th Century glass, including the South aisle windows by Kempe.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with flat bed frame located in Tower made by JohnSmith from Derby in 1898
Historical Notes
1898 - 1898
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1394.5 Hz Weight: 527 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 38448 Tower ID: 12940 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1308 Hz Weight: 524 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 38449 Tower ID: 12940 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1169.5 Hz Weight: 598 lbs Diameter: 29.63" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 38450 Tower ID: 12940 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1046.5 Hz Weight: 686 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 38451 Tower ID: 12940 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 928 Hz Weight: 797 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 38452 Tower ID: 12940 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 873 Hz Weight: 969 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 38453 Tower ID: 12940 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 783.5 Hz Weight: 1324 lbs Diameter: 39.88" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 38454 Tower ID: 12940 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 531 543
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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