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SU1530 : Remains of St Andrews old Church

near to Laverstock, Wiltshire, Great Britain

Remains of St Andrews old Church

In 1410 a fire at night destryoyed the Norman church and the priest's house as well as nearby houses. The church and priest's house were rebuilt following an appeal by the Bishop.

This church survived for over 4 centuries but in 1853 it was said to be 'very damp and ruinous and the walls and roof are pronounced wholly insecure'. It was said that there was accommodation for 128 adults and 28 children, mainly in the galleries. At that time there was still an Early English chancel and a 13th century doorway with traces of Norman work. The church was demolished and all that remains is part of a buttress and some foundations in the churchyard to the west of the present church.

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2011

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Grid Square: SU1530, 56 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Roger Templeman (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Saturday, 5 November, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 8 November, 2011
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites Suburb, Urban fringe
Ruin (from Tags): church
Subject Location: OSGB36: SU 1587 3091 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:4.6378N 1:46.4904W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SU 1587 3091
View Direction: East-southeast (about 112 degrees)