St Andrew

The building also contains other treasures including a 12th century tub font, a two decker pulpit, a medieval rood screen and pews, graffiti from the 1600’s and an altar rail from the 18th century. Come and see for yourself!

Built almost entirely in the Decorated style in the 13th and 14th century, this church has an amazing amount to see. With an octagonal broach spire and gargoyles on the exterior, the interior does not disappoint.

Enter through the south porch, dated 1659, with its large gargoyles. Note the graffiti, thought to date from the 1600’s on your way to the 14th century door with original ironwork.

Step down into the church and look up to the 15th century arch braced roof with moulded oak beams and purlins.

The late 14th century wall paintings were uncovered by Clive Rouse between 1947 and 1949, after the stray bombs that dropped nearby loosed the layers on top of them. The painting of a doom over the chancel has the top obscured due to the lowering of the roof in the 15th century. On the north wall are scenes of the Ascension, the three living and the three dead. There is also a St Christopher. On the south side is the cauldron of Hell. The church also contains 15th century stencil patterns and 17th century wall paintings of texts.

In the chancel there is a 14th century sedilia and a small piscina. The 14th century rood screen was restored in 1966 and has beautifully delicate tracery incorporating oak leaves and acorns.

The two decker pulpit still has its hour glass and is dated ‘RSC 1693’.