Tostock St Andrew?s church

Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 20 Sep 2008

This is such a pretty little church, not from the road, but from the south. Entry is by the 15th century south porch. The stoup has been filled in, and the unusual tracery in the window has been treated likewise. In the nave, to the north, is the 14th century octagonal font with foliated facets to the bowl. To the east, a horde of beasts and mythological creatures await the visitors delight on the ends of the beautifully carved benches, the backs of which are also decoratively carved. The comparatively small 14th century chancel has a wonderful double hammerbeam roof, so elaborate for such a small area. The nave roof too is double hammerbeam alternating with arch-braced principals. The span of the roof is an impressive 27 feet. A rather plain piscina in the chancel seems inadequate somehow, when all else is so interesting.

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