Church of St Andrew, Stogursey

The Church of St Andrew features roughcast exterior walls, squared blue lias stone at the East end, and red Sampford Brett sandstone elements throughout.

Built in 1101 as part of a Benedictine priory founded by William de Falaise, the church underwent major enlargements around 1180 with the demolition of apses.

Two Norman fonts and a 13th-century Sanctuary Ring in the south arch represent the religious practices and architectural heritage of medieval England.

The church maintains regular services as part of the Quantock Coast benefice, with a bell tower containing six bells dating from 1611 onwards.

In 1243, a murderer named John de Rechich received sanctuary in the church but escaped before trial, resulting in fines for the priory.

Location: Stogursey

Inception: 12 century

GPS coordinates: 51.17950,-3.13890

Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:44