A quiet church with Saxon stonework and an early Elizabethan
coat of arms.
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The tower and south wall of Sts Andrew and Bartholomew church from the churchyard
The church is entered, unusually, by a north door
The north wall features this lovely Saxon herringbone stonework.
The old 17th century parish chest, located in the south aisle.
Above the south chapel is a lovely Tudor coat of arms, arguably that of Edward VI or Elizabeth I. This is one of the earliest examples of royal coat of arms in a parish church in England.
Closeup of the royal coat of arms over the south chapel. The colours are still beautuifully vibrant, after more than 450 years.
Here you can make out the Tudor rose and the royal lion still used in the royal coat of arms today. The 'E' may represent Elizabeth I or Edward VI.
In the north wall you can clearly see where the original Saxon door has been filled in to create a Norman wiondow.
Beside the 15th century east window in the chancel is a small aumbury, or cupboard used for storing the consecrated Host.
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