St Andrew & St Mary's Church

The Church of St Andrew & St Mary in Pitminster was built around 1300 and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.

The current church was built on the site of an earlier Saxon church. The tower has a square first stage, an octagonal belfry and a lead covered spire.

The interior is distinguished by effigy tombs of three generations of the Colles family who were lords of the manor in the 16th and 17th centuries. The font is from the 15th century.

Ray Thompson
4 Star
Currently the church is only open on Wednesday. 9 to 5. It is a fairly standard Somerset Perpendicular building, seemingly all of one build. What it is famous for is the woodwork. The benchends on the pews are of at least two periods. The earlier includes a set of four little men forming a clerical procession. More amusing than uplifting. The majority are later, carved by the well-known Simon Wareman(or Wereman) who has inserted an advertisement for his work on a bench at the West end. This is dated 1560. Normally, his work has a large variety representing 16th century life but this time he is limited to abstract Renaissance patterns. Presumably at the clients behest. So, this time the best woodwork is in the screens that span the whole East of the church and, especially, the amazing pulpit which includes large carved figures, almost in the round. So far as I know this is unique in a parish church. There is also a rare wooden eagle lectern.
Wednesday 22nd July 2020

David Oaten
5 Star
Beautiful Church! ⛪ Heard some bell ringing which was very nice. This Church is a place that gives you a feeling of well-being. An amazing place ⛪ in a beautiful location Pitminster, very close to the Oatens!
Friday 21st July 2017

Peter Buckley
4 Star
Remarkable architecture.
Tuesday 22nd March 2022

Streaming UK
5 Star
Beautiful Church
Tuesday 6th February 2018