St Andrew's Church, Hambleton

The church dates from the early Norman era and possibly the late Anglo-Saxon period, therefore it is one of the older churches in Rutland. The church was mentioned in the Domesday Book, one of only four churches in Rutland specifically recorded in the survey. The church has stained glass, most by James Egan. The clerestory was added in the 14th century and the tower in c1200. The carved southern doorway dates from c1180. There is an oak chest, that was used for storing the church's valuable items, bound with iron straps. The lectern has an original 1611 King James Bible chained to it. The pulpit dates from the Victorian era but some parts date to the 17th century. The church has some carved…