Churches
The 13th century parish church of St Nicholas, after which the parish is named, was a chapel of ease for St. Mary's church at Reculver. The first rector is recorded as Adam de Brancaster in 1294. Built in flint, the church houses some fine 16th century brasses, a carved oak pulpit dated 1615, and a coat of arms of King George III. The parish has twice been enlarged, firstly in medieval times, when it was joined with the little-known parish of All Saints, Shuart, and again in the mid-16th century, when it was joined with the parish of St. Giles, Sarre. The benefice is currently part of the Wantsum Group of Parishes.
St. Nicholas Court has a fine example of a medieval underground chapel, however little is known about the origins or past use of this building. The chapel is on private land but has been opened to visitors on some important local occasions.
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