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St. Andrew

Sherborne St John

Hampshire

Church of St Andrew I Circa 1150, C13, C14, C16, C19

Architectural Features

Norman nave, chancel of 1300 with windows (replacements of lancets) of about 1340, Brocas Chapel on north side of chancel of 1420, north aisle of 1834 (with re-used C15 windows), west tower of about 1250 raised/restored 1834, south porch of 1533

Between the chancel and chapel is an altar tomb with 2 carved figures (of about 1535) beneath a 4-centred panelled archway

The chapel is richl y furnished with floor slabs, several C15 brasses, an east window fitted with stained glass of different periods and origin, and a metal helm

There are several wall monuments, hatchments and large Royal Coat of Arms of 1660

The pulpit is dated 1634 and has a tester

The font is original, having a square bowl on a circular shaft and 4 corner shafts, with a C17 cover

Externally, the church has a tile roof, the eaves being raised in the C14

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