Architectural Features
datestone over on south tower face and further panel in crenellated parapet with date 1632 and names THOMAS TRATFORD and THOMAS LONG.
St Martin's Parish Church dates from the 15th century (tower dated 1632). Altered and restored in the nineteenth century (1836, 1859 and 1873). It is a Grade II* listed building. (http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-394681-church-of-st-martin-north-nibley - British listed buildings)
Nave has 7-bay Perpendicular tie-beam roof with pierced lancets in spandrels and with carved stone corbels.
Pointed-arched niche in north nave wall adjacent to chancel arch and at high level above arcade a Tudor-arched opening possibly for access to former roof loft
C18 oak pulpit
C19 octagonal stone font.
Good monuments on south aisle wall: monument to GRACE SMYTH, died 1609, wife of John Smyth, surveyor to the Berkeley family, is classical with kneeling figure in contemporary dress within round-arched niche with enriched entablature and marble Corinthian columns.
The view continues towards Wales on the other side of the Severn Estuary
Royal arms of Queen Anne dated 1709 over south aisle doorway.
Chancel has set of stained glass by Clayton and Bell including good east window, typical of their most distinctive work.
Some C19 stained glass in east end of aisle.