NHER 2432 (Building record) - St Andrew's Church, South Runcton

In ruins in according to 1836 Ordnance Survey, but rebuilt in 1838 by J. Brown.
E. Rose (NAU).

23 March 1995. Potsherds in mole-hills and on base soil in churchyard.
Prehistoric, Iron Age, Roman, Middle Saxon, Late Saxon, medieval, post medieval.
See lists and plan (S1) in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA) 13 April 1995.

[1] reports a pre-conquest carved stone loose within interior.
A. Rogerson (NLA) 22 February 2000.

February 2025.
This church is now in the care of 'Friends of Friendless Church', who have initiated an extensive programme of repair work. This work commenced with an investigation of the internal floor structure and underlying vaults. These were found to be sunken and uneven throughout and in need of consolidation and strengthening. Defective internal plaster has also been removed at low levels. All of the roofs are to be replaced, with localised repairs to coping and kneeler stone and structural timberwork. Exposing the wall-heads has uncovered elements of dressed medieval masonry, including some identifiable as window mullions and cills. Repairs will also be made to the bell-cote and west front, which is slitting vertically in many places.
The overall intention is for St Andrew's Church to remain a building that is accessible to the public throughout the year.
See web article (S2) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 12 February 2025.