Historic churches · South East England
St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk
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St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk — Grade I listed church in Laverstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch · 2.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Nicholas' Church in Freefolk, you can take a train to Whitchurch station, which is 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RG28 7NW. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1450. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Laverstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2346°, -1.3033°.
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Heritage listing
St Nicholas Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Freefolk, Hampshire, 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 to the south of the B3400 road and the River Test, some 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Whitchurch.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Nicholas' Church in Freefolk is a historic church that offers visitors a glimpse into its architectural and cultural significance. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering, reflecting the local heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
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 Freefolk, Hampshire, 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 to the south of the B3400 road and the River Test, some 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Whitchurch.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The presence of a church on the site was recorded in the Domesday Book, but the present church dates from the 13th century. The windows and chancel screen were added in the 15th century. In 1703 the interior of the church was remodelled. St Nicholas was declared redundant on 11 December 1974 and was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust on 27 October 1976.
Architecture
Around the interior of the church is a moulded cornice dating from 1703. On the east wall of the church, on each side of the altar, are painted boards containing the Lord's Prayer and the Creed, and on the south wall is a large board inscribed with the Ten Commandments. The monument is housed in an elaborate surround and enclosed in wrought iron railings. At the west end of the church is a 15th-century screen. Also in the church are two hatchments, a Royal arms dated 1701, and a Victorian font.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2346, -1.3033
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Laverstoke
- Postcode
- RG28 7NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594923 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Nicholas Church, Freefolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Nicholas, Freefolk, Hants - geograph.org.uk - 343955.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk?
- St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG28 7NW), in the parish of Laverstoke.
- What is St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk?
- St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk — Grade I listed church in Laverstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG28 7NW.
- When was St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk built?
- Built or established in 1450.
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk a listed building?
- St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk a protected site?
- Yes — St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk free to visit?
- Yes, St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG28 7NW.