St. Nicholas Church, Berden

The church exhibits a cruciform layout with a Norman nave, thirteenth-century transepts, and a fifteenth-century tower constructed of flint rubble and stone.

The structure contains remnants of Saxon craftsmanship within its twelfth-century nave, marking the earliest phase of its architectural development through centuries.

The church holds an octagonal pulpit from the seventeenth century and commemorative brasses, including one dedicated to William Turnor from 1473.

The building stands at coordinates 51.9458 latitude and 0.134 longitude, positioned separately from the current village center of Berden.

For 38 years, the church maintained the Boy Bishop tradition through miracle plays, connecting the community to medieval ecclesiastical customs.

Location: Berden

GPS coordinates: 51.94580,0.13400

Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:06