Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware

Although medieval in origin the church was partly demolished in 1782 leaving only the north aisle and west tower remaining from the older structure.

[1] The chancel was divided from the nave by an open wooden screen and the walls were brightly coloured as was the ceiling of the south aisle.

[4] The north aisle was built in the 13th century of ashlar sandstone and has a number of original lancet windows, it was separated from the nave by three arches with octagonal pillars.

The tower at the west end of the church was built of sandstone in the 15th century in a perpendicular gothic style with gargoyles projecting from the corners.

[1] The remaining west tower and north aisle were added to with a red brick wide square nave and polygonal chancel that ends in an apse.

[5] Many monuments, tombs and effigies are displayed in the medieval north aisle also named the Mavesyn Chapel.

Nave of the church