Architectural Features
The nave has C12 core: coursed flint walling with slit- windows on north and south side
The chancel rebuilt c.1300
The south nave doorway rebuilt early C14
Two mid C14 Y-traceried windows in the nave, one combined with a simple piscina.
The chancel arch rebuilt late C14, with pilasters having moulded capital and base
C15 tower with stone-roofed stair-turrent on the south side
large transomed 3-light west window with angel-corbels having shields
C15 font, octagonal, limestone with tracery on the stem
TL8756 : St Nicholas, Stanningfield - Font
A fine but decayed C15 Doom, painted in black line with some red background, filling the wall above the chancel arch.
the arched door drums are reused from the previous early C14 porch.
In the chancel, the limestone dresser-tomb of Thomas Rookwood, d. 1522
elliptical arched canopy and flanking pilasters with angel finials.