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Label stop, St Nicholas Church, Henstridge
A label stop is a termination, in the form of a decorative feature.
Image: © Maigheach-gheal
Taken: 24 Feb 2008
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Cottages, Henstridge
This row of cottages are near the church and have a date stone which reads 'WG 1892'.
Image: © Maigheach-gheal
Taken: 24 Feb 2008
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St Nicholas Church, Henstridge
A number of the gravestones in the churchyard appear to be unsafe as the have orange tape around them.
Image: © Maigheach-gheal
Taken: 24 Feb 2008
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Tomb, St Nicholas Church, Henstridge
15th Century tomb of William Cavent and his wife Margaret. It is in good order and much of the original colours remain. The heads have been badly mutilated, probably in Cromwell's time.
Image: © Maigheach-gheal
Taken: 24 Feb 2008
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Door in the wall, Henstridge
The door is very narrow, and it is opposite the lych gate to St Nicholas Church.
Image: © Maigheach-gheal
Taken: 24 Feb 2008
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A south porch profile
As with many churches, the south porch features a character. See
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Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 7 Jun 2023
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A record of grants
A wooden plaque records some historical financial aid. St Nicholas' church was extensively rebuilt in 1872-3 by James Mountford Allen, who included a few wall sections from the older churches that stood here before.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 7 Jun 2023
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South porch of St Nicholas
Although rebuilt in the Victorian era, the porch has some details that reflect the styles of the past. As with many, the outer doors are secured with mesh to keep flying pests out.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 7 Jun 2023
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Church open
A welcome from St Nicholas, with a touch of bunting. The church was largely rebuilt in 1872-3 but the old tower was completely rebuilt in 1900 by an E. Buckle.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 7 Jun 2023
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A ship vane
At the top of the tower of St Nicholas is an unusual weathervane. The ship was made by and donated in 1946 by personnel who served with H.M.S. Dipper, stationed on R.N.A.S Henstridge. The airfield served during WWII and is still an active base.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 7 Jun 2023
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