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- Gloucester, Gloucestershire (St Nicholas' Church)
This Medieval church was built for merchant traders beside Gloucester’s (now vanished) west gate.
The church is a city landmark, known for its leaning, truncated white stone spire. The damage was caused by a direct hit by Royalist troops during the Siege of Gloucester in 1643 – and the spire is now topped with an attractive coronet.
The existing church dates back to the 12th century, though most of it was rebuilt in the 13th and larger windows were added later.
Formerly one of Gloucester’s most prosperous parish churches many of its wonderful monuments and memorial slabs commemorate significant citizens; some with alabaster figures in glorious Stuart costume reclining on chest tombs. Most important is the altar tomb of Alderman John Wallton (died 1626) and his wife Alice.
On either side of the chancel are 16th century squints, giving the congregation a view of the sanctuary and there is a Royal Arms of Charles II above the south doorway.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
At the lower end of Westgate Street in the city centre, close to the cathedral; the church is opposite the museum and 250 metres from the ring road
Nearest railway station: Gloucester (0.5 mile). Bus route number 351
SO 829 188
01/05/12
Following on from the success of our Discover Wallpaintings project last year we are delighted to announce the launch of…
St Oswald's Tower, Lassington, Gloucestershire
A tower that stands alone
St Swithun's Church, Brookthorpe, Gloucestershire
A coded inscription recording a King's execution
National Waterways Museum
Heritage site
Painswick Rococo Garden
Heritage site
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Bristol & Gloucestershire County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Bristol & Gloucestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Oswald's Tower, Lassington, Gloucestershire A tower that stands alone Lassington Lane, Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DH
See church page
St Swithun's Church, Brookthorpe, Gloucestershire A coded inscription recording a King's execution Stroud Road, Brookthorpe, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0UJ
See church page
The Church (no dedication), Pendock, Worcestershire A link to Elgar Pendock, Sledge Green, Worcestershire, GL19 4QL
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Goucestershire churches are in CCT’s West region.
Explore Gloucestershire tourism website
Gloucestershire Local History Society
Gloucestershire Family History Society
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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