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St Andrew's Church, Medieval parish church in High Ham, England

The church features a combination of local lias stone and hamstone construction with Welsh slate and sheet lead roofing throughout its structure.

The initial construction occurred around 1150, with major rebuilding work completed in 1476 under the supervision of John Selwood, Abbot of Glaston.

The interior contains traditional ecclesiastical elements including carved choir stalls, a timber screen, and a brass engraving commemorating rector John Dyer.

The church consists of a four-cell plan layout with a three-bay chancel and five-bay nave, complemented by both north and south aisles.

The churchyard contains multiple Grade II listed monuments, including the 18th-century Gillet Monument and 19th-century Swain Travers Monument with cast iron railings.

Location: High Ham

Inception: 15 century

GPS coordinates: 51.07600,-2.82175

Latest update: March 22, 2025 10:56

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