Historic churches · South Wales
Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry
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Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barry · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Former Church of St. Nicholas is located at postcode CF62 6RT in Barry, South Wales. The nearest railway station is Barry, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13395). 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
Reason for designation: Included principally for historic interest. Group value. History: 1874-76 on site of medieval church of Barry village; architect John Romilly Allen, who claimed to have followed general outline of old church. Became redundant in early C20 after building of nearby All Saints Church 1908; now used as scouting centre. Exterior: Lancet style. Grey stone with bathstone dressings, slate roofs with inserted lights. Nave with double belcote, S porch, lower chancel, low stepped buttresses to angles. To W, stepped belcote with 2 bell arches; lancet window over which is shallow corbelled arch which runs up into belcote. S gabled porch with pointed doorway, low clasping buttresses; to W of porch, lancet, to R, paired window, and lancet; N wall of nave has 3 lancets. Chancel (stepped down) has two lancets to S wall, triple lancet E window, N wall has single lancet, and lean-to vestry. Interior: Finely dressed limestone, painted over. Converted to 2-storeys for use as Scouting centre. Location: Near junction with Park Avenue, in churchyard with C18 and early C19 monuments.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Former Church of St Nicholas is located on St Nicholas' Road in Barry, South Wales. This church is a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance in the parish of Barry.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3944, -3.2886
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Barry
- Postcode
- CF62 6RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Barry — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491478 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry?
- Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 6RT), in the parish of Barry.
- What is Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry?
- Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry?
- The nearest railway station is Barry, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF62 6RT.
- Is Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry a listed building?
- Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry free to visit?
- Yes, Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry?
- The nearest railway station is Barry, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 6RT.