St Andrew's Church, Rippingale

The earliest phase of the church dates back to the mid-13th Century (c. 1250).^[2][3] By around 1300 and into the 14th century, further construction was undertaken, with a major phase c. 1350.^[4][5] A restoration was carried out in 1860.^[4]

A church on the site is believed to have existed by the time of the Domesday Survey (1086), though no visible remains of that structure survive.^[3]

The building is constructed in coursed limestone rubble with some limestone ashlar, and includes some red brick and rendered elements. It is roofed in lead and has stone-coped gables with cross finials. Its plan comprises a west tower, nave, a full-length broad south aisle, south porch, and chancel.^[6] The tower is dated to the mid 15th century and displays typical Perpendicular Gothic features including multi-stage angle buttresses and decorative shield friezes.^[4]

Inside, the nave and south aisle are separated by an arcade of six pointed arches on compound piers, indicative of the 14th-century work. The church contains a font of mellowed stone from the early 15th century. The churchyard includes a war memorial in limestone, erected after the First World War; by 2006 it had deteriorated and a refurbishment scheme was undertaken.^[5]

St Andrew’s is listed as Grade I (List Entry Number 1260603) on the National Heritage List for England; the listing date is 30 October 1968. The listing summary notes the building phases: "Mid C13, c.1300, c.1350, mid C15, C16, restored 1860".^[2][4]