Church of St Nicholas, Norton

The Church of St Nicholas is a medieval religious building in Letchworth Garden City with walls made of flint and ironstone, topped with a Welsh slate roof and a crenellated tower rising in three stages. Inside, visitors find an octagonal baptismal font from the 14th century, a canopied pulpit, and wooden pews that are centuries old.

The building was established between 1109 and 1119, with its distinctive crenellated tower added during the 15th century. The main worship space was rebuilt in the early 1800s in a perpendicular Gothic style.

The church contains an early 14th-century octagonal font with tracery decoration, a 17th-century pulpit with canopy, and 15th-century wooden benches.

The church sits on Church Lane in Norton and welcomes visitors interested in its architecture and interior details. As an active place of worship, it is best to plan visits during open hours and be respectful of any services taking place.

The church served as a stopping point for medieval pilgrims traveling to St Albans Abbey, with papal indulgences granted for visits during Marian feasts.

Location: Letchworth Garden City

GPS coordinates: 51.99480,-0.20780

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40