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St Andrew's Church, Whissendine
St Andrew's Church is a church in Whissendine, Rutland. It is a Grade I listed building.[3] History  The church is one of the largest in Rutland[1] and has a perpendicular tower. The earliest parts of the church date from the 13th century.[1][4][5] The tower is 14th century,[6] and evidence suggests that it could have been used as a watchtower.[4][dubious – discuss] The 14th-century font was defaced at some point. The clerestory was built in the 15th century[7] but was so heavy it caused the nave pillars to shift. Strengthening arches were built to stop the building from collapsing.[4] A statue to St Barbara, by Edwin Lutyens stands in the north aisle.[4] The early 16th-century screen to the Lady Chapel was brought here from the old chapel of St John's College, Cambridge during the 1867 – 1870 restoration by George Gilbert Scott[3] who had recently built the new college chapel.[1][4] A wall memorial to Lady Abigail Sherard is in the chancel. It was found in several different pieces and had to be put together again.[4] References
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