Architectural Features
The south doorway has a pointed arch made up of 2 large blocks of stone, one of which is carved with crude quatrefoil and trefoil, and is therefore re-used.
The chancel has an ogee-headed south window and east window of 3 cusped round-headed lights under a super arch, which is possibly the faithful restoration of a C17 window.
Decorative and encaustic tiles are in the chancel.
Benches of the C16 have ends with blind Gothic panels.
The polygonal pulpit is C19 but may incorporate earlier panels.
There are 2 large wall monuments against the west wall: Margaret Dobyns , a portrait bust of woman with swaddled child, in a round arch flanked by allegorical figures, and reclining putti on the slopes of a segmental pediment with achievement: a very good instance of provincial artisan mannerism.
This thrilling monument is placed inside the bell tower, and this is dedicated to Margaret Dobyns. She is holding a baby in her arms, although she sadly died in childbirth in 1658.
A more rustic monument to Catherine Dobyns has a tablet, enriched scrolls, apron, and putti on the slopes of an open pediment.
This monument is placed inside the bell tower, and this is dedicated to Catherine Dobyns, who sadly died at the age of 12 in 1710.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION The Church of St Andrew, Evesbatch, is designated at Grade II* for the following principal reasons: * For the extent of its early fabric, including the nave roof. * For its intactness and careful restoration. * For its form and material, which are highly characteristic of the area * The Margaret Dobyns monument of 1658 is a particularly good instance of a provincial monument in the Artisan Mannerist style, echoing fashionable tomb types. * Other fixtures of special interest include the font, font cover and benches. * It has a well-designed east window by C.E. Kempe.
The Norman bowl font inside this church.