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Description
	St. Andrew's is a tiny 13th century Church, and is the final resting place of George Herbert (1593-1633), described in the RCL calendar, on 27th February, as a priest and poet.
	St. Andrew's seats only about 30 people, so parties visiting should therefore be in small groups of no more than 30 in number. A selection of postcards is on sale in the Church, which is open during daylight hours every day.
	Despite several periods of renovation and restoration, this lovely little church retains its atmosphere.
	Of particular interest are the plaque marking the burial place of George Herbert; a modern altar frontal and two sets of vestments inspired by Herbert's poem The Flower; and the 1933 west window depicting Herbert and his life-long friend Nichals Ferrar.
On the opposite side of Lower Road is the Old Rectory, where Herbert lived from 1630 to 1633. This house is now in private hands, and is NOT open to the public. In the grounds of the Churchyard, there is a Medlar Tree, planted in 1993, to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of George Herbert. Why not consider joining the Friends of Bemerton to help preserve this valuable Church?
See also Art & Music in St. Andrew's

Location

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S^t. Andrew's is most easily approached by taking the Wilton Road (A30/A36) out of Salisbury.

Immediately after crossing the railway at Skew Bridge, take Church Lane (signposted for "Lower Bemerton") on the left.

S^t. Andrew's is on the left, at the junction of Lower Road and Church Lane.

!! CAUTION !!
All of the approach roads to S^t. Andrew's are very narrow!

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