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- Holcombe, Somerset (St Andrew's Church)
A mile from its village down a farm track through fields, the Old St Andrew's Church is set beautifully against a backdrop of tall trees, with the great Abbey of Downside towering beyond.
St Andrew’s is simple and unassuming outside, but the south porch is of great antiquarian interest.
Inside, the church has a treasure trove of Georgian furnishings including box pews, pulpit, desk, west gallery and hat pegs.
Everything here is delightfully unrestored and atmospheric.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
17 miles north east of Wells and 2 miles south east of Midsomer Norton, off A367
Nearest railway station: Frome (7.2 miles)
ST 669 507
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Somerset County Guide (PDF, 4.7mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Emborough, Somerset An elegant church on a Mendip ridge Chapel Hill, Emborough, Wells, Somerset, BA3 4SG
See church page
St Mary's Church, Hardington Bampfylde, Somerset A charming church that hides a tragic history Pillar Lane, Hardington, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RE
See church page
St James' Church, Cameley, Somerset Somerset's 'Sleeping Beauty' Cameley, Temple Cloud, Bristol, Somerset, BS39 5AH
See church page
Temple Church The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/temple-church
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Somerset churches are in CCT’s West region.
Visit Somerset tourism website
Somerset & Dorset Family History website
Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society
Friends of Somerset Churches & Chapels
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There is level access from the car park.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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