Historic churches · East of England
St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham
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St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham — church in Buckenham, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Nicholas' Church in Buckenham is located at postcode NR13 4HN and is approximately 0.5 km from Buckenham railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Buckenham, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5996°, 1.4771°.
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Heritage listing
St Nicholas Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Buckenham, Norfolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands among fields to the north of the River Yare.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Nicholas' Church in Buckenham is a historic church that showcases traditional architecture and local heritage. Visitors can explore its serene environment and appreciate its cultural significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MID-YARE
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Nicholas Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Buckenham, Norfolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands among fields to the north of the River Yare.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The nave and chancel have panelled ceilings with stencilled decorations. The tower screen dates from the 19th century and is in Perpendicular style. On the south wall of the chancel are a trefoil-headed piscina and a sedilia, and on the north wall is a monument dated 1707. The communion rail is in stone and dates from the 19th century. At the foot of the altar steps are early coffin slabs set in the floor. The pulpit and box pews date from the 18th century. The font is from the 15th century. It has an octagonal bowl, each face being carved with a seated figure under an ogee arch. The stem has carved figures, four standing and four seated.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5996, 1.4771
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Strumpshaw
- Postcode
- NR13 4HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594918 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Nicholas Church, Buckenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The church of St Nicholas, Buckenham - geograph.org.uk - 485330.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham?
- St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR13 4HN), in the parish of Strumpshaw.
- What is St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham?
- St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham — church in Buckenham, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR13 4HN.
- When was St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham a listed building?
- St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham a protected site?
- Yes — St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham is part of the Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MID-YARE National Nature Reserve.
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham free to visit?
- Yes, St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR13 4HN.