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St. Nicholas' Church, Burton-in-Wirral
St. Nicholas’ Church, Burton-in-Wirral
St Nicholas Church is located in Burton, Ellesmere Port and Neston, Cheshire, England.
Key Facts
- Location: Burton, Ellesmere Port and Neston, Cheshire, England
- Denomination: Anglican
- Diocese: Chester
- Archdeaconry: Chester
- Deanery: Wirral South
- Benefice: St Michael, Shotwick
- Grade: II
Overview
St Nicholas Church is located in Burton, Ellesmere Port and Neston, Cheshire, England. It is a Grade II listed Anglican parish church in the diocese and archdeaconry of Chester, and the deanery of Wirral South. Its benefice is combined with St Michael, Shotwick.
The church dates back to the 12th century, with Norman stones preserved in the porch and beneath the tower. The Massey chapel was added in 1380, and the current church structure was built in 1721, with the chancel rebuilt in 1870.
The church, built in red sandstone with grey slate roofs, stands elevated above the village. It features a west tower, a four-bay nave, a two-bay chancel, a north aisle, and a vestry. The tower has a semicircular-headed window, a clock with a single hand, and louvred belfry windows. A 13th-century coffin lid with a foliated cross is built into the tower wall.
The church houses a massive plain font, Jacobean altar rails, a sanctuary chair from Charles II’s reign, and stained glass by Kempe. Memorials include those to the Massey family and Richard Congreve. The organ, built around 1935 by John Compton Organ Co, was renovated in 1985. The church has a ring of six bells, five cast in 1724 and one in 1896. Parish registers date back to 1538.
The churchyard contains 18 chest tombs, eight raised grave slabs, a Grade II listed 18th-century sundial, and the war grave of a First World War soldier.