St Nicholas' Church, Pilton

St Nicholas' Church is the Church of England parish church in Pilton, Rutland. It is a Grade II* listed building.[2]

St Nicholas' Church, Pilton
Map
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Nicholas
Administration
DiocesePeterborough
ParishPilton, Rutland
Clergy
RectorPippa Madgwick[1]

History edit

The church consists of a south aisle, chancel, porch, nave and a double bell-cote.[3][2] The oldest parts of the church are the doorways and arcades.[4]

The chancel was rebuilt in 1852 under Charles John Ellicott, rector 1848–58 and later Bishop of Gloucester. The chancel, with a triple-lancet east window and two single lancets, is in 13th-century style. The church was restored and the porch was rebuilt in 1878 under James Fowler of Louth. The piscina and the windows in the south aisle date to the 14th century. The font is octagonal and likely dates from the 13th century.[2][4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Find a church". www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Historic England. "Church of St Nicholas, Pilton (Grade II*) (1215644)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Rutland Water Benefice | St Nicholas Church". www.rutlandwaterbenefice.info. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Pilton Church | Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal". www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.

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