St. Nicholas Church – Sutton St. Nicholas

The church of St. Nicholas is 12^th century, with additions in the 13^th century and renovations in the mid 17^th century.  The spire was taken down in the 18^th century due to lack of funds for repairs.

It was one of the churches that belonged to the Knights Hospitalers of the Order of St. John, the Priory of St. Guthlac having made the rights over to them in the late 12^th century.   and here they reserved the right to use the graveyard to bury pilgrims who died.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Memorials

 

John Griffiths

John, only child of John Griffiths of the City of Hereford, Surgeon, and Margaret his wife. Died 20th Sept. MDCCCXX1 aged 18 years. Also John Griffiths, died 21st January MDCCCXXXV11 aged 72 years. Also Margaret, relict of the above, died XV11 Jan. MXCCCXL1V aged LXXVXV11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

George Jancey

Sacred to the Memory of George Jancey, late of Pantalls in this Parish who departed this life on 26th day of February 1852 aged 69. Also Margaret Jancey, widow of above who departed this life August 13th 1880 aged 94