Description

TF 81 NE LEXHAM EAST LEXHAM

4/10 Church of St.Andrew
30.5.60
- I

Parish church. Cll and later. Rendered flint except tower with ashlar
dressings. Round western tower, aisleless nave with south porch and
chancel. 2 of 3 bell-openings unique; the 2 hewn out of single slabs
of stone, one to form a Patée formée cross motif and the other a twin open-
ing with bulbous central shaft and bow tie shaped capital and base. Third
opening recognizable as twin arches on central shaft beneath a single
relieving arch. Long and short western quoins. 2 post-medieval 3-light
nave windows and similar 2-light chancel windows. C15 east window of
3 lights with embattled transoms. Interior without chancel or tower
arches. Angle piscina with one stiff lea respond capital and cusped arches
one with ogee arch forming spandrels with blind tracery. One blocked
2-light window to north with trefoil heads. Roof of 1837. Included grade
I for unique bell-openings.

Listing NGR: TF8598017165

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17535384

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