Historic churches · South West England
St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke
In or near Chew Stoke.
St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parson Street · 8.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Andrew's Church in Chew Stoke, the nearest railway station is Parson Street, which is 8.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BS40 8TU, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3549°, -2.6379°.
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Heritage listing
The Anglican St Andrew's Church is on the outskirts of Chew Stoke, within the English county of Somerset. The church, parts of which date from the 15th century, is a Grade II* listed building. The stone church's three-stage tower has six bells, three of which were made by the local Bilbie family, to whom a redundant bell at the back of the church serves as a memorial. The interior of the church is largely Victorian and includes 156 angels in wood and stone. The churchyard includes graves and memorials to local residents and the base of a 14th-century cross. The remains of the cross from Morteon were moved to Chew Stoke when their original site was flooded during the construction of Chew Valley Lake in the 1950s.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Anglican St Andrew's Church is on the outskirts of Chew Stoke, within the English county of Somerset. The church, parts of which date from the 15th century, is a Grade II* listed building. The stone church's three-stage tower has six bells, three of which were made by the local Bilbie family, to whom a redundant bell at the back of the church serves as a memorial. The interior of the church is largely Victorian and includes 156 angels in wood and stone. The churchyard includes graves and memorials to local residents and the base of a 14th-century cross. The remains of the cross from Morteon were moved to Chew Stoke when their original site was flooded during the construction of Chew Valley Lake in the 1950s. The Parish of Chew Stoke is within the Benefice of Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell and forms part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Two rectories are associated with the church, one dating from 1529 and both now private residences.
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Background
Architecture
The church was constructed in the 15th century in the perpendicular style. The tower remains largely unchanged, but the main body underwent extensive Victorian restoration and the addition of the north isle in 1862. The church was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1960.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3549, -2.6379
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Chew Stoke
- Postcode
- BS40 8TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Parson Street — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592335 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chewstokechurch.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke?
- St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS40 8TU), in the parish of Chew Stoke.
- What is St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke?
- St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke?
- The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS40 8TU.
- When was St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke a listed building?
- St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke a protected site?
- Yes — St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS40 8TU. It sits within the North East Somerset and Hanham parliamentary constituency.