 A Saxon church occupied the site of St Andrew's until replaced by the present Norman church in the 11th century.The 14th century octagonal lantern tower is said to have been used as a beacon for ships on the once navigable River Axe, to the east, although there is doubt that the tower may be seen at all from the river.The nearby vicarage, Brerewood House, is a Grade II listed building from about 1529.