St Eustachius Church, Tavistock, Devon
N 50° 32.985 W 004° 08.699
30U E 418882 N 5600383
St Eustachius's church is the parish church of the prosperous Devon town of Tavistock. There has been a church on this site since at least 1265 though nothing of this building remains today. Most of what you see today is 16th century.
Waymark Code: WM9N8G
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/07/2010
Views: 2
There is nothing remaining of the church of 1285 and very little of the building which replaced it in 1318. This church was built by Abbot Robert Champeaux (1285-1324. For centuries, the history and life of the church were interwoven with the life and work of the Benedictine Abbey of Our Lady and St Rumon. The remaining ruins of which lay immediately to the south of the present church.
There are records of building work during 1352 and further work in 1380. The Clothworkers Guild Aisle was added around 1442. The building which graces the centre of Tavistock date from the 16th century. The church underwent a general restoration and reseating in 1844-5.
The church has a fine 19th century collection of stained glass windows. Inside the church is a fine monument to John Fitz(1590) with his wife and son. There is also a monument to John Glanville(1600).
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1318
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:45 AM
Street address of Church:
St Eustachius Church
Bedford Square
Tavistock, Devon United Kingdom
PL19 8UA
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