The Church of St. Nicholas, Edmondsham . (Lead author: JT)
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St. Nicholas’s Church is built of heathstone, flint and Upper Greensand with Chilmark dressings.  Started in the 12th  century, the north aisle was built in the 14th century ,  and the nave and tower are a 15th century build. There was a major restoration and rebuilding in 1862. The heathstone was gathered from boulders unearthed when ploughing the estate fields. Flint could also have been gathered from the western fields, and Chilmark Stone came from the Vale of Wardour.

Detail of a heathstone block in the south wall. Photo: JT.

St. Nicholas Church from the north. Photo: JT

The 15th century windows are of Chilmark Main sandy limestone, set in a mixed wall of flint and heathstone. Photo: JT

A closer look at the north wall of the church. Photo: JT

The 15th century tower is chequered or banded flint with Chilmark Main Building Stone. Photo: JT