St Andrew, West Stoke, West Sussex - 14th September 2009

We found this perfect little church open and there is a great deal to see and enjoy.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

The west window.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

The font.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

The entrance to the church is through the tower which is located on the south side - so doubling as a porch.  Here is the internal door and a view looking out from the porch through the ancient doorway.

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This attractive piece of stained glass hangs in the window.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

Here is a view of the interior, looking east into the chancel through the arch which was replaced by the Victorians.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

There are medieval paintings above the chancel arch, mostly hidden by the ancient rood beam.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

 

The east window contains a glass depicting the crucifixion.  It was installed in memory of members of the Shaw family, for many years associated with this church.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

The side windows of the chancel are filled with stained glass depicting saints and were installed in memory of members of the Cavendish family.

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There is a piscina in the south wall of the chancel; can you spot the spider?.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

This impressive monument dominates the north chancel wall.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

Here is the view looking west from the chancel.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

The tower/porch on the south side.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

A final view of the south side of this fabulous building.

St Andrew, West Stoke - 14th September 2009 - MTC

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