a. k. a.
LOWER WINCHENDON
St Nicholas |
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1, 2, 3 - The south side of the
church, with the Union Flag flying at half-mast in respect for
Princess Margaret, buried that day.
4 - The tower from the north
-west, showing massive buttresses, and 5 - the
church clock.
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Like its neighbour, Chearsley,
the church is dedicated to St Nicholas and it, too, has escaped
any serious attempts at "restoration"
work.
The church stands at the foot of a steep hill,
adjoining the Big House, and with in a village setting - the
epitome of an English country church. The structure is certainly
mediaeval, and, as one always expects, with alterations over
time. The interior, however, is almost entirely 18th
century, with a west gallery dominating the west end. This
stretches the entire width of the nave, and is lit by the
rearmost of the nave windows, which it partly obscures.
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The gallery as viewed from the pulpit.
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The gallery as viewed from the chancel arch.
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The west gallery of 1761, with organ (date?)
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Detail of the Royal Coat of Arms on the front of the gallery.
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Gallery pews.
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View of nave looking west from gallery.
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The three-decker pulpit.
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Looking down the pulpit stairs. Note the
door into the Rectory pew. There is a holder for a
fob-watch beside the pulpit lectern.
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The Squire's pew opposite the Rectory pew and
pulpit.
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Roundels of Dutch glass in one of the windows
(1647)
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The pendulum of the clock The clock dates from 1772 - see detail if
inscription over gallery (7 & 8).
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The ringing room inside the west door. Note the sloping floor and cobbles.
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Dove's Guide to Church Bells |
Nether
Winchendon, Bucks, S Nicholas (GF), 5,
12-1-8 in G.
Winchendon Place Doubles is named
after this church. |
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: SP733123
The
church appears to be open at most reasonable
times.
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