Church of St Nicholas, Withycombe

The Church of St Nicholas features a two-stage crenellated tower, roughcast rubble walls with Ham stone dressings, and slate roofs across its structure.

The chancel dates from the 13th century, while the tower was constructed in the 14th century, with some north wall stonework remaining from the 12th century.

The five-bay fan-vaulted screen from 1500 displays enriched cornices with vineleaf motifs, representing medieval craftsmanship in religious architecture.

The church maintains regular worship services and welcomes visitors to explore its architectural features at 51.1642°N latitude and -3.4100°W longitude.

Inside a wall recess stands a figure of an unknown man carrying a heart-shaped case, indicating his heart alone was buried at this location.

Location: Withycombe

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 51.16420,-3.41000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:06