St Lawrence's church - Southleigh, Devon - Anglican and Episcopal Churches on Waymarking.com

Anglican church of St Lawrence, Southleigh.

"St Lawrence’s, the parish church of Southleigh, East Devon, is of Norman origin with a 15th century tower, but was mostly rebuilt in the 19th century. Restored in 1880, it consists of nave, south aisle, vestry and porch. The south entrance is a rebuilt Norman doorway.

For those with an interest in history, Southleigh church boasts some very interesting features. The font dates from the early 12th century and we have a ring of four bells, listed in the inventory of 1553: “iiii bells yn the towre their”. The treble bell is dated c. 1400.

We also have a brass chandelier which is of special interest because of its fine workmanship and size. There are only fifteen Anglican churches in Devon where such chandeliers acquired in the period 1650-1850 have been retained.

The prayer desk, choir stalls, lectern and pulpit are all 19th century oak; the pews are pine. Four listed tombs in the churchyard are made of Beer stone ashlar dating from the 17th and 18th centuries."

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Active Church: Yes School on property: No Service Times: http://holyford.org/churches/southleigh/ Website: [Web Link] Date Built: Not listed

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