Church of St Peter, Windrush
At the time the church was built, Windrush was under monastic rule, and for about 400 years it was a chapel of Great Barrington, belonging to Llanthony Priory and served by a chaplain.
The oldest part of the church is 12th century Norman, and includes its finest feature - the magnificent stone dorway with its double row of beakheads and saw-tooth pattern beneath the hood mould.
The church registers began in 1586, and there are only a few gaps. In 1776, Windrush became a united benefice with Sherborne.
In 1893 the excellent condition of the church was noted when stone was being chosen for the new House of Parliament. However, this did not prevent the chancel from being rebuilt in 1874 when the vestry and organ chamber were added, along with the screen and the floor tiles in the sanctuary.
The church registers began in 1586, and there are only a few gaps. In 1776, Windrush became a united benefice with Sherborne.
In 1893 the excellent condition of the church was noted when stone was being chosen for the new House of Parliament. However, this did not prevent the chancel from being rebuilt in 1874 when the vestry and organ chamber were added, along with the screen and the floor tiles in the sanctuary.
Outside in the churchyard are several fine tombs. Notice one with scalloped ends and a strange carved face, human or animal.
History compiled with grateful thanks to Joyce Lang