Church of St Andrew, Medieval church in Castle Combe, England
Church of St Andrew is a stone worship building in this village, with a sturdy tower and a large interior space that divides into several sections. Two chapels sit on the north-east and south-east sides, giving the interior additional spaces to explore.
Building started in the 13th century and the tower was added in 1434, funded by wealthy wool traders and a will left by Sir John Fastolf. This tower reflects the growth and importance of the building during the late medieval period.
The Lady Chapel holds an effigy of Sir Walter de Dunstanville with crossed legs, a mark of participation in two separate Crusades during his life. Visitors walking through the chapel can observe this detail and learn how such carvings recorded personal histories.
The building welcomes visitors throughout daylight hours every day of the year, allowing plenty of time to walk around and observe the interior. Cards, books, and religious items are sold on site if you want to take home a memento.
At the tower's base sits one of England's oldest working clocks, built by a local blacksmith with a design that has no visible face. The mechanism itself marks time through an unusual construction method that has endured for centuries.
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