The unique churchyard cross is a Saxon cross-form carved on four sides in true Norman style; rescued in 1921 from the cellar of the Falcon Square coaching inn where it formed the main beam; a new cross was placed on top
Photo: C Myers, St Nicholas Center
The east window is said to be one of only 5 surviving Norman wheel windows in England
The rare Norman wheel window is at the east end; the ornate rood screen is early 15th century
Photo: C Myers, St Nicholas Center
Tapestry adaptation of Gentile da Fabriano’s ‘St Nicholas Saves a Ship from Sinking’ from Stories of St Nicholas of Bari in the Vatican Collections.
There are two of these cushions on the clergy desk chairs.
Photo: C Myers, St Nicholas Center
Tapestry cushions on two clergy desk chairs show Gentile da Fabriano's Saving a Ship from Stories of St Nicholas of Bari (Vatican Collections)
Photo: C Myers, St Nicholas Center
St Nicholas symbol on church sign board
Photo: C Myers, St Nicholas Center
Castle Hedingham , Essex England UK
Church of England (Anglican)
Church Website
The church dates from around 1180 and has a rare double hammer-beam roof. Though altered through the centuries, including a 17th century Tudor tower and porch, there are a number of Norman features present.
