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Parish Church of St Andrew

A Grade I Listed Building in Yetminster, Dorset

  • 'St. Andrew's Church,' Yetminster, Sherborne, September 2013

  • 'St. Andrew's Church,' Yetminster, Sherborne, September 2013

  • 'St. Andrew's Church,' Yetminster, Sherborne, September 2013

  • St Andrew: entirely c15 Perpendicular tower, aisles, nave & north porch; three stage-west tower with rectangular stair projection, embattled parapet, pinnacles & gargoyles

  • St Andrew: from the north-east; exceptionally long c13 chancel on left

  • St Andrew: c15 Perpendicular nave looking towards c13 chancel; restored Early English lancet east window

  • St Andrew: late c15 low pitched north aisle roof; symbols of IHS, Yorkist symbols of 'Sun in Splendour' & Tudor roses

  • St Andrew: fragments of c15 glass showing crowns

  • St Andrew: John Horsey, d.1531, & wife Elizabeth (Turges)

  • St Andrew: inscription from the brass of John Horsey, d.1531, & wife Elizabeth (Turges)

  • St Andrew: memorial to Bridget Minterne (nee Browne of Frampton), d.1649; Corinthian columns supporting enriched entablature with achievement & two shields

  • St Andrew: small part of c10 Saxon cross shaft; bust with halo, interlace & rope banding

  • Parish Church of St Andrew

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Entry Name: Parish Church of St Andrew

Listing Date: 31 July 1961

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1154308

English Heritage Legacy ID: 106138

ID on this website: 101154308

Location: St Andrew's Church, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9

County: Dorset

Civil Parish: Yetminster

Built-Up Area: Yetminster

Traditional County: Dorset

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Dorset

Church of England Parish: Yetminster and Hilfield

Church of England Diocese: Salisbury

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