A 12th century church standing beside a beautiful Tudor hall with a beautiful 17th century gatehouse. The oldest parts of the church building are early medieval, with the addition of a 15th century tower.
Bradstone,
Devon,
England,
PL19 0QS
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Church Heritage Rating:? Location: Off the B3362 4 miles south east of Launceston
The people of Braunton can claim with some accuracy to have ben worshipping on the site of St Brannock's church since 550AD, when a Welsh missionery named Branoc, or Brannock, came to the area to convert the locals to Chrisianity.
Silver Street,
Braunton,
Devon,
England
The small village of Brentor is famous for its medieval parish church of St Michaeel de Rupe, which stands on a rocky tor overlooking the Burn valley. The tor is all that remains of an ancient volcano. There are actually two parish churches, but it is the older 12th century building which draws visitors. The climb to the top is short and steep, but the views are fabulous. The church ios the fourth smallest in England at only 40 feet in length, but it stands at a higher elevation (340 metres) than any other.
Brentor,
Devon,
The church here was begun in the 11th century, but most of what remains is the result of rebuilding between 1275-1375. The Lady chapel and retrochoir were added at this time, to be followed by the presbytery and the choir. The nave was built in the mid 14th century, under the direction of Richard Farleigh, who was also responsible for the spire at Salisbury. The vaulting extends for an extraordinary 300 feet, making it the longest uninterrupted stone vault in Britain. The carving is wonderful, particularly in the Minstrel's gallery (look for the 14 angels, each carrying a different musical instrument) and the pulpitum.
Exeter,
Devon,
England,
EX1 1HS
An unexpected medieval and 18th century treasure in a corner of Exeter's Cathedral Close, St Martin's dates to the 11th century. The first church here was dedicated in 1065, the year before the Norman Conquest by Bishop Leofric, who also founded the nearby cathedral. Signs of the original Saxon stonework can still be seen in places.
Cathedral Close,
Exeter,
Devon,
England,
EX1 1EZ
In a lonely location overlooking the Tamar valley, on the border of Devon and Cornwall, Luffincott church has only a nearby farmhouse for company. The body of the church dates to the medieval period, with a striking west tower dating to 1791.
Luffincott,
Devon,
England,
EX22 6RB
On the southern frnge of Dartmoor, Nort Huish church is a mainly 15th century building in Decorated style. Though the interior was rebuilt during the Victorian period, the west tower and spire are essentially unaltered from their medieval state.
North Huish,
Devon,
England,
TQ10 9NQ
A country church on the edge of Exmoor. St Petrocks is of medieval origin, but the interior is a Georgian delight; a time capsule of 18th century decoration and furnishings that have remained essentialy unchanged since the Georgian period.
Church Lane,
Parracombe,
Devon,
England,
EX31 4RJ
The parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Princetown holds the dubious distinction of being the only church in England to be built by prisoners of war (see also the Italian Chapel in Orkney, built by Italian POWs during WWII).
Princetown,
Devon,
England,
PL20 6RE
An ancient church in a dramatic setting on cliffs overlooking Stoke Bay, St Peter the Poor Fisherman dates to the Saxon era. The church is an odd mixture of fine medieval features and roofless sections open to the elements.
Stoke Beach,
Noss Mayo Revelstoke,
Devon,
England
A delightful medieval church in a isolated position above the Meol Valley, St Peter's stands in a farmyard, far from the nearest village. The church dates to at least the late 13th century, and possibly earlier.
Satterleigh,
Devon,
England,
EX37 9DJ
A surprisingly large and spacious historic church in an isolated rural setting, approached by winding country lanes. One very unusual feature of Torbryan church is that it was built in a single 20 year span, from 1450-1470, and as a reesult the building is a strikingly unified Perpendicular Gothic structure.
Torbryan Hill,
Torbryan,
Devon,
England,
TQ12 5UR
An intriguing medieval church beside the late 18th century manor of West Ogwell House. West Ogwell church stands in a remote setting, reached only by narrow, winding lanes. The core of this cruciform church was built around 1300, with the addition of a two-tiered west tower a century later.
West Ogwell,
Devon,
England,
TQ12 6EL
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