England

St Nicholas, Compton, Surrey

Visited in February 2023

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St Nicholas, Compton, Surrey
An impressive and magnificent church with Norman origin
The nave with massive arches and columns, decorated capitals
Medieval paintings with geometric designs in the nave
The brass of Thomas and Margaret Genning (1508). The left part seems to have been replaced by an uncarved copper plate (or was erased by the passage of the worshipers ?)
Medieval glass (restored) of the Virgin and Child (13th century)
Windows by James Powell & Sons : Charity / St John and St Paul
"Pulpit paneled with strap-work decoration and sounding board above, all very ornate." (British buidings) 1620
Norman arch with zig-zag and Norman pillar
Details of the Norman arch and capital
"Early Norman font: square bowl above a big circular stem and ring" (British buildings) and Piscina
Note the blocked door