Church of St Andrew

The Church of St Andrew is a medieval place of worship with a Late Norman tower, a chancel from the 13th century, and a nave with side aisles that were rebuilt between 1894 and 1895. The building displays different building styles from several centuries, with stone floors and decorative tiles inside the chancel area.

The structure began in the Middle Ages with elements from the late 12th century and was later extended with a chancel from the 13th century. In 1827 the building received a new gallery and additional wing that were paid for by the wealthy Fryer banking family.

Inside you can see an octagonal Purbeck marble font from the 12th century and painted texts on the walls from the 18th century, showing how the church has been decorated across different eras. Stained glass windows added in 1875 bring colored light into the space and show how the church was enhanced during the Victorian period.

This place is easily accessible and regularly welcomes visitors who want to explore its various architectural features. You can take your time walking through the stone pathways and interior spaces to appreciate the different building elements and details.

The building was constructed using three different types of stone: rubble ironstone for the tower, dressed ironstone for the nave, and Purbeck rubble for the chancel. This choice of materials shows how local stone resources were used over centuries to expand and repair the building.