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Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas

North Grimston

North Yorkshire

C13, C15 east window, with remodelling of south side of chancel in C18.

Architectural Features

Early C13 sculpture of Saint Nicholas, with tunic of tightly folded drapes held over one arm, the other holding a staff.

The Last Supper is the main carving on the font. Pevsner calls it, "An exceptional Norman piece, primitive but impressive.".

Font: massive Norman drum with reliefs of the Last Supper, the Descent from the Cross, and Saint Nicholas in episcopal robes.

The Last Supper is the main carving on the font. Pevsner calls it, "An exceptional Norman piece, primitive but impressive.".

© Martin Dawes

C14 coffin slab with elaborate foliate cross in chancel.

Monuments: Elizabeth Cracroft, died 1602.

Brass inscription plaque surrounded by 4 brass coats of arms in elaborately carved stone surround.

Similar but less ornate memorial to Thomas Langley, died 1697.