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St Andrew's Church, Wroxeter, Shropshire

St. Andrew's Church, Wroxeter.
St. Andrew's Church, Wroxeter.
Roman pillars from the ruins of Wroxham Roman Town were re-used for St. Andrew's Churchyard entrance's gate posts.
Roman pillars from the ruins of Wroxham Roman Town were re-used for St. Andrew's Churchyard entrance's gate posts.
There is roadside parking adjacent to the Churchyard entrance gates. Wheelchair users may require assistance on entry to the Churchyard as the gated entrance is on a raised step from the roadside pavement.
There is roadside parking adjacent to the Churchyard entrance gates. Wheelchair users may require assistance on entry to the Churchyard as the gated entrance is on a raised step from the roadside pavement.
Roman stonework from the ruins of Wroxham Roman Town were re-used in the building of St. Andrew's Church.
Roman stonework from the ruins of Wroxham Roman Town were re-used in the building of St. Andrew's Church.
St. Andrew's Church - Visitors' Entrance/ Exit which has a single, low -step access and latched, double wooden doors set in an arched, doorway of Norman origin.
St. Andrew's Church - Visitors' Entrance/ Exit which has a single, low -step access and latched, double wooden doors set in an arched, doorway of Norman origin.
View of St. Andrew's enormous Church Font which is the inverted remains of a Roman pillar column.
View of St. Andrew's enormous Church Font which is the inverted remains of a Roman pillar column.
Interior view looking across the Church pews,towards the Chancel and East Window; also showing light levels inside St. Andrew's.
Interior view looking across the Church pews,towards the Chancel and East Window; also showing light levels inside St. Andrew's.
St. Andrew's Church dates from Saxon times and its original construction includes Roman stonework. It has subsequently undergone a series of building alterations and interior refurbishments during the Norman, Jacobean, Georgian and Victorian eras.
St. Andrew's Church dates from Saxon times and its original construction includes Roman stonework. It has subsequently undergone a series of building alterations and interior refurbishments during the Norman, Jacobean, Georgian and Victorian eras.
Visitor information leaflets are available.
Visitor information leaflets are available.
St Andrew's West Gallery was added in 1772. The Organ by C. Brindley was subsequently installed in 1849 with subsequent alterations.
St Andrew's West Gallery was added in 1772. The Organ by C. Brindley was subsequently installed in 1849 with subsequent alterations.
Large, elaborately carved cupboard at the Western end of the Church which was constructed from Jacobean panelling.
Large, elaborately carved cupboard at the Western end of the Church which was constructed from Jacobean panelling.
Fourteenth century parish Chest.
Fourteenth century parish Chest.
Adjacent to the Church Porch, is the Coat of Arms of George III (dating from 1765).
Adjacent to the Church Porch, is the Coat of Arms of George III (dating from 1765).
Interior view looking east towards the Chancel across the central pews.
Interior view looking east towards the Chancel across the central pews.
There are two stone steps up from the Church Aisle to the Chancel. Take care - steps uneven and maybe slippery.
There are two stone steps up from the Church Aisle to the Chancel. Take care - steps uneven and maybe slippery.
St. Andrew's Church Pulpit - dating from the Jacobean era.
St. Andrew's Church Pulpit - dating from the Jacobean era.
The central bench pews and adjoining box pews also date from the Jacobean era.
The central bench pews and adjoining box pews also date from the Jacobean era.
The Choir Stalls.
The Choir Stalls.
View of the aisle between the choir stalls leading to the Chancel which is on a raised platform reached by two-step access only.
View of the aisle between the choir stalls leading to the Chancel which is on a raised platform reached by two-step access only.
Take care when navigating the aisles between the pews and choir stalls - floor surfaces are a mixture of stone flags and tiles which maybe uneven and slippery.
Take care when navigating the aisles between the pews and choir stalls - floor surfaces are a mixture of stone flags and tiles which maybe uneven and slippery.
Beautiful stained glass East Window which portrays the 12 apostles of Christ,by E Baillie (1860).The Coats of Arms of the Newport family are in the top panes of the window.
Beautiful stained glass East Window which portrays the 12 apostles of Christ,by E Baillie (1860).The Coats of Arms of the Newport family are in the top panes of the window.
Three magnificent 16th -17th Century, richly decorated, alabaster tomb chests can be viewed inside St. Andrew's towards the eastern end of the Church.
Three magnificent 16th -17th Century, richly decorated, alabaster tomb chests can be viewed inside St. Andrew's towards the eastern end of the Church.
The tomb chest of Sir Richard Newport and his wife Margaret Bromley. (The tomb chest of her parents, Sir Thomas and Lady Margaret Bromley, can be seen opposite in the church.
The tomb chest of Sir Richard Newport and his wife Margaret Bromley. (The tomb chest of her parents, Sir Thomas and Lady Margaret Bromley, can be seen opposite in the church.
Magnificent tomb chest of Sir Thomas Bromley (Lord Chief Justice of England) and Lady Mabel Bromley, emblazoned with his Coats of Arms.
Magnificent tomb chest of Sir Thomas Bromley (Lord Chief Justice of England) and Lady Mabel Bromley, emblazoned with his Coats of Arms.

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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.