Nestled up in a slight wooded valley above Church Ope Cove, and under the gaze of the 15th century ruins of Rufus Castle (whose origins lie much earlier in the 12th century) are the ruins St Andrews Church, itself 12th century built on the site of an earlier Saxon church. There are lots of interesting features to see: the footprint of the churches walls, all standing about a meter of so high and a variety of old grave stones and tombs, although the most striking is the 15th arch which was a feature of the churches tower. Even at this time of the year it disappears amongst the encroaching undergrowth, in the summer it must look quite magical, all a bit Lords of the Ringsy really.
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