Nominal: 1118 Hz Weight: 490 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Bryan II Eldridge 1660
Dove Bell ID: 1780 Tower ID: 10309 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Compton: St Nicholas
Overview
Grid reference: SU 954 470
The church of St Nicholas stands on a sandstone promontory which rises above the level of the main street in Compton. The church is set in an oval churchyard with stone walls surrounding it. The western tower is probably pre-Conquest but most of the building dates from the 12th century. Abutting the tower is a rectangular nave - with north and south aisles - reducing in width at the chancel arch to a rectangular chancel.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 311 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The western tower is probably pre-Conquest but most of the building dates from the 12th century. Abutting the tower is a rectangular nave - with north and south aisles - reducing in width at the chancel arch to a rectangular chancel.
Of oustanding importance is the Sanctuary which has an upper Sanctuary dating from the 1160s. The North and South Aisles of the nave date from circa 1170/1180.
The building has later medieval alterations including a 13th century spire and windows: in the 15th century the southern roof slope was raised. There are 17th century furnishings - the altar rail, the pulpit with tester and the rood screen. A succession of Rectors made a few changes in the 19th century adding a vestry and a porch.
Exterior Description
Abutting the tower is a rectangular nave - with north and south aisles - reducing in width at the chancel arch to a rectangular chancel. Roofs are covered in plain tiles and the spire in shingles. The walls are primarily constructed of rubblework and rendered externally, except for the South Porch (1845) which is bargate stone with Bath stone dressings. External dressings on the medieval sections of the building are primarily in chalk.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1886 Hz Weight: 257 lbs Diameter: 20.25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 1995
Dove Bell ID: 16946 Tower ID: 10309 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1679 Hz Weight: 274 lbs Diameter: 21.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 1995
Dove Bell ID: 16947 Tower ID: 10309 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1490 Hz Weight: 274 lbs Diameter: 22.63" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 1995
Dove Bell ID: 16948 Tower ID: 10309 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1409 Hz Weight: 305 lbs Diameter: 23.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Eijsbouts 1995
Dove Bell ID: 16949 Tower ID: 10309 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1244 Hz Weight: 434 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Bryan I Eldridge 1634
Dove Bell ID: 16950 Tower ID: 10309 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 954 470
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
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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