A true rural church which was probably founded in the 12th century, although there may have been a church here in Saxon times.
The 17th century church was extensively restored in 1886 by T. H. Wyatt leaving few original architectural feature apart from the tower. One small window above the porch survived the restoration, but all the others were remodelled.
In the graveyard is the grave of Anthony Eden, Earl of Avon (1897 - 1977) covered by a fine memorial stone.
According the the guide available in the building the font is large enough to immerse a baby. Sadly, although there are bells (dated 1663) in the 17th century tower, only one is still rung.
The archway over the gate was restored un 1995 in memory of Anthony Bullen (1934 - 1994), Churchwarden for 20 years.
The main arches in the body of the church were reconstructed in the restoration and the old oak pews replaced. The late 19th century east window was erected in memory of Sidney, Lord Herbert, Earl of Pembroke.
This window depicts St Andrew, Apostle and Martyr.
Here are the 12th century church font and pipe organ.
This recumbent figure in the south wall of the south aisle is probably a memorial to one of the owners of Norrington in the 14th century - either John de Berwick, who died in 1312, his grandson Roger Hussey, who died in 1381, or John Gawen , who bought Norrington in 1377.
Here is a final view of the church from the north.
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