St Andrew's Church, Curry Rivel facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Church of St Andrew
Church and Manor Farmhouse
Location	Curry Rivel, Somerset, England
Built	13th century
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated	17 April 1959
Reference no.	431260
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The Church of St Andrew is a very old church located in Curry Rivel, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a long time ago, starting in the 13th century. This church is so special that it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's a really important historical site that needs to be protected. A famous writer, Simon Jenkins, even included it in his book about England's best churches!

A Look Inside the Church

The oldest part of the Church of St Andrew is the north chapel. This section was built in the Norman style, which was popular after the Normans came to England. It's possible that an even older church, built by the Saxons, stood here before. Most of the church you see today was built in the 15th century.

The Church Tower and Bells

The church once had an older tower. This tower was taken down and rebuilt in 1861. At the same time, the inside of the church was also updated. Inside the tower, there are eight bells. The oldest of these bells is very ancient, dating all the way back to 1510! Imagine how many times it has rung over the centuries.

Special Features Inside

When you go inside the church, you can see some interesting things. There are several monuments from the 13th century. These are like memorials for important people from that time. There is also a special wooden screen called a parclose screen. It helps separate different parts of the church.

The Church Community

The Church of St Andrew is an Anglican church. It serves the local community of Curry Rivel. It is part of a larger group of churches that includes nearby villages like Fivehead and Swell. This group works together as part of the Taunton archdeaconry.