St Andrew's Church, Whissendine
| St Andrew's Church, Whissendine | |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Andrew |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Peterborough |
| Parish | Whissendine, Rutland |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Stephen Griffiths[2] |
| Vicar(s) | Deborah Marsh[1] |
St Andrew's Church is a church in Whissendine, Rutland. It is a Grade I listed building.[3]
History[edit]
The church is one of the largest in Rutland[1] and has a perpendicular tower. The earliest parts of the church date from the 13th century.[1][4][5]
The tower is 14th century,[6] and evidence suggests that it could have been used as a watchtower.[4][dubious ]
The 14th-century font was defaced at some point. The clerestory was built in the 15th century[7] but was so heavy it caused the nave pillars to shift. Strengthening arches were built to stop the building from collapsing.[4] A statue to St Barbara, by Edwin Lutyens stands in the north aisle.[4]
The early 16th-century screen to the Lady Chapel was brought here from the old chapel of St John's College, Cambridge during the 1867 – 1870 restoration by George Gilbert Scott[3] who had recently built the new college chapel.[1][4]
A wall memorial to Lady Abigail Sherard is in the chancel. It was found in several different pieces and had to be put together again.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "St Andrew's Church – Whissendine, Rutland". Archived from the original on 23 November 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Find a church". www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ a b Historic England (14 June 1954). "Church of St Andrew (1295308)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "Whissendine, St Andrews Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information". Britain Express. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Whissendine St Andrew". Explore Churches. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "St Andrew Whissendine – Oakham Team Ministry". Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Whissendine Church Rutland St Andrew | Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal". www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk. 18 June 2012. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
