St Andrew's Church, Chippenham

St Andrew's Parish Church, Chippenham
St Andrew's Parish Church, Chippenham is located in Wiltshire
St Andrew's Parish Church, Chippenham
St Andrew's Parish Church, Chippenham
Location within Wiltshire
51°27′28.4″N 2°6′45.4″W / 51.457889°N 2.112611°W / 51.457889; -2.112611
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationChurch of England
ChurchmanshipLiberal Anglo-Catholic
Websitewww.standrewschippenham.org.uk Edit this at Wikidata
History
DedicationSaint Andrew
Administration
ProvinceCanterbury
DioceseBristol
ParishSt Andrew, Chippenham
Clergy
Vicar(s)Fr Benji Tyler
Laity
Reader(s)Eryl Spencer

St Andrew's Church of England parish church in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, is an Inclusive, Fairtrade and Eco Church, committed to showing God's love through welcome, service and inclusivity. It is one of four Anglican parish churches in the town, and serves the south and east of Chippenham. The church is situated next to the Market Place within the historic town centre, and is Grade II* listed.[1]

St Andrew's is a large church, with a wide nave, separated from a long chancel by an early 20th century screen. There is a Lady Chapel to the south-east of the chancel which is the oldest part of the church. The north and south aisles are both of substantial width. St Katherine's chapel is a former Guild Chapel and is now used as a baptistry. There is a notable monument near the west end of the south aisle, to the Prynne family.

  1. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Andrew (1268018)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 February 2016.