THE TRANSEPT OF ST. NICHOLAS

St. Nicholas’ church is 14th century, built at the time of Fernán Pérez de Andrade “O Bo”, but involving several subsequent remodelling works which totally altered the medieval image. Hence, its façade was renovated during the Baroque period and, right in the heart of the 20th century, two chapels were built. In its interior there was a sarcophagus of the Esquío family with a recumbent image.

In its atrium there is one of the oldest transepts ion Galicia which was moved in 1975 from the spot near O Paraíso. The transept was taken out during the civil war, but the cross was not affected by this demolition. The residents of the area are proud that the transept is at this spot as they believe it is more protected here than its original location.

The transept may date back to the late 14th century or early 15th century and it has a Gothic style. Its uniqueness derives from the fact that both on the front and back there is an image of the Crucified Christ and at his feet there are two standing figures on each side, figures which are hard to identify but which could well be representing a scene from the crucifixion.

There is a beautiful view from here over the mouth of the River Belelle and from the bottom of the estuary of Ferrol.