Halton Holegate C of E Primary School
St Andrew's Church.
It is not known when a church was first built on this site, but records go back as far as William the Conqueror. A mention of a church is also made in the Domesday book. The school has used the story of St Andrew as a basis for our Vision. You can read more about this on Our Vision and Values page
There are many richly carved items within the church including a pulpit, reading chairs and oak lectern. Many of the pews are decorated with 15th century carved poppyhead bench heads, depicting animals, birds, flora and fauna. Also a unique wooden screen is carved with the names of former rectors, churchwardens and parish clerks, the earliest dating from 1224.
In 1846 the nave roof was destroyed by a storm and was replaced with the current splendid roof, boasting the carved bosses and ten wooden angel figures.
The stone font located at the back of the nave is very old, and some have thought it might have been here in the earlier church.
You can find out more about the church at https://haltonholegatestandrew.co.uk/
Halton Holegate C of E Primary School
St Andrew's Church.
It is not known when a church was first built on this site, but records go back as far as William the Conqueror. A mention of a church is also made in the Domesday book. The school has used the story of St Andrew as a basis for our Vision. You can read more about this on Our Vision and Values page
There are many richly carved items within the church including a pulpit, reading chairs and oak lectern. Many of the pews are decorated with 15th century carved poppyhead bench heads, depicting animals, birds, flora and fauna. Also a unique wooden screen is carved with the names of former rectors, churchwardens and parish clerks, the earliest dating from 1224.
In 1846 the nave roof was destroyed by a storm and was replaced with the current splendid roof, boasting the carved bosses and ten wooden angel figures.
The stone font located at the back of the nave is very old, and some have thought it might have been here in the earlier church.
You can find out more about the church at https://haltonholegatestandrew.co.uk/