St Andrew - Preston, Dorset
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N 50° 38.748 W 002° 25.049
30U E 541185 N 5610599
The church is 14th century although built on the site of a Saxon church. The font remains from the Norman church. During the 16th century the south aisle was added and the tower was rebuilt incorporating some of the 14th century materials.
Waymark Code: WMNP7H
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/12/2015
Views: 2
"The approach to St. Andrew's Church, Preston is delightful. A lychgate said to be partly constructed using timbers from the burnt down courthouse at Sutton Poyntz, offers a charming place to sit and admire the flowers which adorn the pathway, and of course the church itself. The church is 14th century although built on the site of a Saxon church. The font remains from the Norman church. During the sixteenth century the south aisle was added and the tower was rebuilt incorporating some of the 14th century materials."
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