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Church of St Andrew, Wiveliscombe

Church in Somerset, England

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Overview

The Church Of St Andrew in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England was built in 1829. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History

The church was built by Richard Carver between 1827 and 1829, on the site of an earlier medieval church. It originally had a gallery but this is now the organ loft. The Rose window was added in 1915. within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Architecture

The red sandstone building has hamstone dressings and a slate roof. The aisle is of five bays. The three-stage tower is at the western end of the church.

See also

* List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells

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