Church of St Nicholas, Elsfield Road, Old Marston
Photographed on 29 January 2006
The Church of St Nicholas is Grade I listed (ref. 1485/134). Parts of the original thirteenth-century church remain, but the exterior dates from the fifteenth and sixteenth century.
Photographed on 18 February 2006
The chancel arch (above and below) has traces of medieval wall-painting.
Photographed on 18 February 2006
Below is an alabaster wall monument to the family of Sir Richard Croke (died 1683), son of Unton Croke. The arms at the top show Croke, quarterly, on the fesse, a label, on a martlet, sable: these denote the eldest son of a fourth son.
Photographed on 18 February 2006
The church as a hagioscope or squint (below) to allow members of the congregation sitting in the south aisle to see the altar.
Photographed on 28 February 2006