Sydling: St Nicholas, Sydling St Nicholas
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The church of St Nicholas is a beautiful and historic church set deep in the Dorset countryside. It forms part of a benefice with Bradford Peverell, Frampton and Stratton, with much cooperation between the four parishes. The church is well supported by the community, with services of differing types for all age groups. A very warm welcome is extended to newcomers to the village and to visitors.
The major part of the church building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, with the tower being the oldest part. The Sydling Clock is faceless, probably locally built, and dated 1593, which makes it one of the oldest in the country. The stained glass was mostly destroyed in Cromwell's time, leaving a glorious view from the East window up into the downs above the village.
The beautiful and well-tended churchyard featured in the film "Far from the Madding Crowd", and the fascinating gargoyles are much admired by visitors.
There is a thriving 'Friends of St Nicholas Church' organisation, raising much-needed funds for ongoing restoration work.
The major part of the church building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, with the tower being the oldest part. The Sydling Clock is faceless, probably locally built, and dated 1593, which makes it one of the oldest in the country. The stained glass was mostly destroyed in Cromwell's time, leaving a glorious view from the East window up into the downs above the village.
The beautiful and well-tended churchyard featured in the film "Far from the Madding Crowd", and the fascinating gargoyles are much admired by visitors.
There is a thriving 'Friends of St Nicholas Church' organisation, raising much-needed funds for ongoing restoration work.
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Mrs Angela Shaw
City Farmhouse
Sydling St Nicholas
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9NX
Tel: (01300) 341593
- Regular Services
Sunday
Family Service
This is a relaxed and less formal service, with church members contributing music and prayers. It is designed to appeal to children as well as adults
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
This is a relaxed and less formal service, with church members contributing music and prayers. It is designed to appeal to children as well as adults
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
A contemplative service of Holy Communion
Every second Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
A contemplative service of Holy Communion
Every second Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
Every fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Every fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Evening Prayer
A quiet, formal service without a sermon. Led by a lay person,
Every third Sunday at 6:30 PM for ¾ hour
A quiet, formal service without a sermon. Led by a lay person,
Every third Sunday at 6:30 PM for ¾ hour
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 9735
Built: 15th and 16th century
Style of worship: Central
Archdeaconry: SHERBORNE (341)
Deanery: DORCHESTER (34102)
Benefice: Bradford Peverell Stratton Frampton etc (34/038BJ)
Parish Legal Name: St. Nicholas, Sydling (340059 34/59)
CofE Church Info: (634059 34/59)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/9735/
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Sydling: St Nicholas : Church Lane, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, DT2 9PA
