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St Andrew’s pre-Domesday...and a 19th century mystery
Heritage Open Day: Origins as a Saxon Minster, and a tragic artist’s link with the existing church. The present building is 14th century and later but St Andrew’s was a Saxon Minster. We look at its Saxon history and explain a Minster’s purpose. Jump forward to the 19th century and research suggests a gifted artist is buried in the churchyard.
Many people driving through Ilchester would not realise that once they cross the river bridge heading north they are in the ancient parish of Northover. Here St Andrew’s stands on a mound just a few hundred yards from a Romano-British cemetery. Friends of St Andrew’s will welcome visitors on our two Heritage Open Half-Days. Display boards will tell of the old Saxon Minster which once stood here, and look at the life of St Andrew.
Sat 7 Sep:10:00-13:00; Wed 11 Sep:13:00-16:00; Free Entry.
St Andrew’s Church, Northover, Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8LD
Sat 7 Sep to Wed 11 September