Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Nicholas, Wasing
In or near Wasing.
Church of St Nicholas, Wasing — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham · 2.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Nicholas in Wasing is located at postcode RG7 4NG. The nearest railway station is Midgham, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Nicholas, Wasing is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1117257). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SJ 56 SE 6/17 6.4.67 WASING WASING PARK Church Of St.Nicholas GV I Church. C13, C15, with C18 refacing and additions, including west porch dated 1761 west window of 1826, and south transept dated 1839. Restored in 1875. Roughcast with stone dressings, tiled roofs, C18 dormer on north side of nave; weatherboarded bellcote centrally on nave with louvred openings on all faces, pyramidal tile roof and weathervane. Nave, west porch, south transept, chancel and vestry. West porch: gabled with coped parapet and doorway with moulded semi-circular arch, impost blocks, and keystone in square head. Nave: west end has semi-circular arched doorway with door of probably 1875 blank semi-circular arched window in gable above with architrave, impost blocks and keystone. South side has 2 semi-circular arched windows to west with architraves, impost blocks and keystones, and one window to east with 2 ogee lights under a segmental head. North side has 2 arched windows as south, to west; to east a C15 window with 2 cusped ogee lights under a segmental head, and an early C16 window with 3 cusped lights under a square head. South transept: C20 door to west with moulded surround and flat hood, large semi-circular arch to south with dated keystone, smaller but similar window to east with architrave, impost blocks and keystone. Chancel: 2 bays, south side has two 2-light windows with cusped heads, that to right restored early C14, that to left C19. East end has triple shafted lancets with hood moulds, probably of 1875. Early C13 vestry and single lancet of 1875 to north. Interior: nave has old tie beams; moulded plaster decoration around windows probably of 1875, C19 font, Cl7 octagonal pulpit; Flemish and German C16 glass, some of 1649, and Moses probably of 1835. Chancel has moulded ar
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Wasing is an estate that emphasizes connection through nature, community, and personal growth. Visitors can engage in various activities including weddings, retreats, and events that celebrate the natural surroundings and promote wellbeing.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Nicholas is located in Wasing, South-East England. This Grade I listed building is notable for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3746, -1.1739
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Wasing
- Postcode
- RG7 4NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.wasing.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528587 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Nicholas, Wasing?
- Church of St Nicholas, Wasing is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 4NG), in the parish of Wasing.
- What is Church of St Nicholas, Wasing?
- Church of St Nicholas, Wasing — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas, Wasing?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 4NG.
- When was Church of St Nicholas, Wasing built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Nicholas, Wasing a listed building?
- Church of St Nicholas, Wasing is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Nicholas, Wasing a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Nicholas, Wasing is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Nicholas, Wasing free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Nicholas, Wasing is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas, Wasing?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 4NG.