13th Century
The name of the site changed during the Early Middle Ages, from St Andrew Holburnestrate to St Andrew de Holeburn. There is also a medieval spring in the crypt, which emanates from the river Fleet (though it is not generally open to the public).
In 1348 a local armourer called John Thavie “left a considerable Estate towards the support of the fabric forever”. It is his legacy, preserved during the Reformation, invested carefully through the centuries, that provides for the upkeep of the church today.
The wooden church was replaced by a medieval stone one in the 15th Century, of which only the tower now remains. From outside the tower looks like it was built by Wren, but inside you can see the medieval masonry.
In 1348 a local armourer called John Thavie “left a considerable Estate towards the support of the fabric forever”. It is his legacy, preserved during the Reformation, invested carefully through the centuries, that provides for the upkeep of the church today.
The wooden church was replaced by a medieval stone one in the 15th Century, of which only the tower now remains. From outside the tower looks like it was built by Wren, but inside you can see the medieval masonry.
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