Nominal: 763.5 Hz Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Richard Phelps 1736
Dove Bell ID: 6227 Tower ID: 14632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Southfleet: St Nicholas
Diocese of Rochester
Church, 631126
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 613 711
The Parish Church of St. Nicholas, Southfleet, Kent is at the centre of this small village within the Southfleet Conservation Area. The present building dates largely from the 14th century and is mainly in the Decorated style. The building comprises western Tower, Nave, South Porch, North and South Aisles, Chancel, Sanctuary and Vestry. The 14th century building was constructed mainly of Kentish ragstone and flint, with the quoins of the Tower using particularly large pieces of ragstone. Many of the elevations were refaced during two major restoration of the 19th century, and the chancel decoration redone, including two unusual portraits of Bishops Latimer and Ridley. Despite these restorations many medieval features survive including the Piscina, Sedillia and Font.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 558 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The present building dates largely from the 14th century and is mainly in the Decorated style.
In 2006 the Parochial Church Council, under the guidance of English Heritage, commissioned major masonry repairs to the Western Tower and replacement of the tower and turret roofs.
Exterior Description
The present building dates largely from the 14th century and is mainly in the Decorated style. The building comprises western Tower, Nave, South Porch, North and South Aisles, Chancel, Sanctuary and Vestry.
The 14th century building was constructed mainly of Kentish ragstone and flint, with the quoins of the Tower using particularly large pieces of ragstone. Many of the elevations were refaced during two major restoration of the 19th century.
Interior
Interior Description
The nave has three treasures, the font, the pulpit and the chandelier. The font is one of the most important in north-west Kent as it is one of the few carved ones. It dates form the 15th century and has eight sculptured panels. For much of its life the font was topped by a large wooden cover and even locked to prevent the holy water from being stolen. The pulpit is Jacobean and possibly it originally had a back board and a canopy. At one time one panel was removed to frame a mirror in the vestry, but this has since been replaced. The chandelier is a fine 18th century brass one which was bought in 1768 by public subscription.
The South Aisle, originally known as the Trinity Chapel, contains the imposing monument to John Sedley which was erected by his elder brother Sir William in 1605 and is in the Elizabethan style. The North Aisle, originally known as the Scadbury pew and now referred to as the Lady Chapel, contains memorials of the owners and occupiers of the Scadbury estate and the Hook Place pew has memorials of the Swan family and subsequent owners of Hook Place.
Bells
Nominal: 1247 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Richard Phelps 1705
Dove Bell ID: 39842 Tower ID: 14632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1156 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1794
Dove Bell ID: 39843 Tower ID: 14632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1023 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Carter 1610
Dove Bell ID: 39844 Tower ID: 14632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 965 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Richard Phelps 1705
Dove Bell ID: 39845 Tower ID: 14632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 854 Hz Weight: 980 lbs Diameter: 38.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Chamberlain
Dove Bell ID: 39846 Tower ID: 14632 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 613 711
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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