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St Andrew

St Andrew

Etchilhampton

Wiltshire

Early C14 and restored 1866, vestry 1868-9 by Weaver of Devizes

Architectural Features

C20 tiled roof but chancel of sarsen with C19 tiles and trefoiled ridges

Early C14 south door with remains of niche over, formerly containing St Anne

North-west buttress has 3 nodding ogee niches with crenellated corner towers carrying winged angels

all on carved corbels

Probably C16 roof of 4 bays with tie and crown post trusses carrying double purlin roof with cusped wind braces

Chancel arch early C14, with residual ballflowers to outer arch and rosettes on impost capitals

Fittings: Font: Late C12

Pulpit C19, oak on stone column

Monuments: In chancel

within tomb recess a late C14 limestone chest with a knight in armour and his lady as effigies

North side, from east, framed limestone panel, C17, a strapwork cartouche and arms over a central marble plaque with inscription to Gertrude Ernle, died 1662

Furniture: A panelled and carved C18 cupboard.