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St Nicholas

St Nicholas

Wickham

Hampshire

C12, C13, south transept 1803, virtual rebuilding of 1862 (by F & H Francis). Walls of flint with Bath stone dressings

Architectural Features

Tile roof

The tower has diagonal buttresses of several steps, a timber-framed bell stage with shingled broach spire, and a Norman west door (re-set from an earlier building). Victorian interior with several wall monuments of the C18 and C19, the chancel has the remains of a C15 table tomb with cusped panels, the south chapel has a fine wall monument of 1569 (William Uvedale) with strap work, the south transept has a notable alabaster tomb of 1615 (Sir William Uvedale) with classical details, arched canopy, male and female effigies, and kneelers

West gallery, and canopied font.