St Andrew's Church, Whitestaunton Explained

Church of St Andrew
Coordinates:50.8889°N -3.0225°W
Location:Whitestaunton, Somerset, England
Built:13th century
Designation1:Grade I Listed Building
Designation1 Date:4 February 1958
Designation1 Number:433246

The Church of St Andrew in Whitestaunton, Somerset, England, dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]

The Perpendicular church is built of Hamstone.[2] It contains a nave and porch which were added in the late 14th century and in the late 15th century it was refenestrated and the north and south chapels added. In the early 16th century the tower and chancel arch were rebuilt, the south chapel widened and the west door added. Further restoration followed in 1882-3 and 1913.[1]

The interior includes a Norman font.[3]

In 2012 an appeal was launched to repair the bellframe in the tower.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Andrew . historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. 2009-06-07.
  2. Web site: Parishes: Whitestaunton . R.W. Dunning (editor), A.P. Baggs, R.J.E. Bush . Institute of Historical Research . 1978 . A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4 . 24 November 2012 .
  3. Web site: Church of St Andrew and churchyard, Whitestaunton. Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. 24 November 2012.
  4. News: Brooks. Jamie. Whitestaunton church's bells appeal. 24 November 2012. Chard and Ilminster News. 15 April 2012.