Barway: St Nicholas
Overview
Grid reference: TL 545 757
The nave is 14th century, although its mediaeval appearance is largely obscured by a roof covering of blue slates, early 19th century Roman cement rendering, and (on the south side) a later brick buttress. The main building material of the church is stone rubble, with some ashlar on the north side and a considerable amount of brick patching - the whole covered with rendering.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
A simple two-cell building, consisting of a nave and a smaller chancel.
Description of Archaeology and History
14th century nave, with chancel added in the early 19th century.
Exterior Description
The nave is 14th century, although its mediaeval appearance is largely obscured by a roof covering of blue slates, early 19th century Roman cement rendering, and (on the south side) a later brick buttress. The main building material of the church is stone rubble, with some ashlar on the north side and a considerable amount of brick patching - the whole covered with rendering. From the exterior the nave appears as two bays, divided by a central buttress: on the south side is the entrance doorway, double— chamfered with a simple hood mould. There is a north doorway corresponding to that on the south but now blocked, and windows north and south in the eastern half of the nave consisting of simple square openings divided by a single sturdy mullion. In the west gable is a two-light bell opening and, beneath it, a west window of five principal lights and reticulated tracery which has been largely filled in. The Chancel is an early 19th century addition in brick, in a humble late Georgian manner with round-headed windows on the east and south sides.
Interior
Interior Description
Plain and plastered. The roof structure is 19th century, with the exception of three medieval trusses. The chancel arch is a wide structure of the same date as the north and south doorways.
The pattern of the partly blocked west window is particularly charming inside: the centre of three tall lights is the only part left unblocked but the curvilinear tracery in the window head stands proud of the infilling.
The floor is brick.
Fixtures and fittings
Rail
Late 17th Century
Communion rails
Pulpit
Late Georgian
A two-decker pulpit
Font (object)
c. 15th Century
Octagonal stone with moulded base to the bowl and an incongruous stem.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 545 757
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.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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