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St Andrews

St Andrews Virtual Tour

The Virtual Tour highlights some of the main historical features inside the medieval church. All you have to do is click on the numbers on the church plan to the right and the information will appear in the area below.

Interior View from Tower Arch The Font The Poor Box The Parish Chest The Tribal Drummer Stained Glass Corbel Features Medieval Carvings View of Chancel Heathcote Altar Rail Carving East Window

3) The Poor Box

The Poor Box dates from 1613, some twelve years after the Poor Law provided that in each parish overseers should be appointed, with the power to levy a poor rate. In addition to the date, the box bears the inscription "Remember the pore".