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Historic churches · South West England

Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe

In or near Coleford.

Free admission4.7 · 21 Google reviews

Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe — church in Holcombe, Somerset, England, UK.

Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe, historic churches in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton · 3.0 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Church of St. Andrew in Holcombe, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Midsomer Norton, which is 3 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is BA3 5ES, and entry to the church is free.

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About

Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Holcombe, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2548°, -2.4760°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St Andrew (also known as St Andrew's Old Church and Holcombe Old Church) near Holcombe, Somerset, England has late Saxon-early Norman origins and was rebuilt in the 15th/16th centuries. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was vested in the Trust on 1 August 1987. The village that the church served was deserted in the medieval period; the remains of the village can be seen adjacent to the church.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Church of St. Andrew in Holcombe is a historic building with origins dating back to the late Saxon or early Norman period. It features a nave, chancel, and a west tower, with architectural elements reflecting its long history, including a 12th-century doorway and a 13th-century chancel arch.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of St Andrew (also known as St Andrew's Old Church and Holcombe Old Church) near Holcombe, Somerset, England has late Saxon-early Norman origins and was rebuilt in the 15th/16th centuries. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was vested in the Trust on 1 August 1987. The village that the church served was deserted in the medieval period; the remains of the village can be seen adjacent to the church. The church is known as St Andrew's Old Church as the new church built in 1884–1885 in the new settlement of Holcombe 1 mile to the south-east is also known as St Andrew's; St Andrew's Old Church has not been used for regular church services since that time, although it served as a cemetery chapel for its burial ground, which continued in use. The parish is part of the benefice of Coleford with Holcombe within the Midsomer Norton deanery.

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Background

History

The church is late Saxon/early Norman in origin, rebuilt in the 15th/16th centuries and restored in the 19th century.}} The south porch features a 16th-century carved angel over the arch, and the door is a fine medieval example. The chancel arch with simple mouldings is probably 13th century, and there is a plain Norman lancet in the north wall of the nave. The church was rebuilt in the late 15th and 16th centuries. The tower at the west end of the church is in two stages, the upper part slightly set back from a narrow moulded string course. }}

Architecture

The church has a two-bay nave: simple late Georgian box pews on either side of the central aisle. The pews are deal and painted grey; there are wooden candlesticks mounted on some of the pews. The north wall has two rows of simple hat pegs for the men. The pulpit is originally Jacobean, remodelled into the late Georgian style and also painted grey. Reading desks flank the pulpit. Over the chancel arch are the painted royal arms of George I, dated 1726, the year before he died. The chancel has a plain beamed roof, probably late Victorian or 20th century. Flanking the east window are panels with the Ten Commandments, and above it the Lord's Prayer and the Creed, all from 1817. Simple wooden…

Visiting

The church is open at weekends by volunteers between 10–4 in the summer and 10–3 in the winter. The Revd Clarissa Cridland (Associate Priest, Coleford with Holcombe) mentioned in a 2017 letter to the Church Times that she had recently had the church licensed for marriages.

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Coordinates
51.2548, -2.4760
District
Somerset
Parish
Holcombe
Postcode
BA3 5ES
Parliamentary constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton3 km
Official site
www.crsbi.ac.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe?
Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 5ES), in the parish of Holcombe.
What is Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe?
Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe — church in Holcombe, Somerset, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 5ES.
Who owns Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe?
Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe is owned by Churches Conservation Trust.
Is Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe a listed building?
Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe free to visit?
Yes, Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St. Andrew, Holcombe?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 5ES.