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- Torbryan, Devon (Holy Trinity Church)
The approach to this church, through typical narrow Devon lanes to an isolated and wooded valley, does not prepare you for a building of such size and grandeur.
The church is a perfect example of the Gothic Perpendicular style and was unusually constructed in one 20-year building campaign between 1450 and 1470. The superb, soaring tower rises in three stages, and has an octagonal stair turret which forms a dramatic architectural feature.
As you enter look up at the exquisite and rare fan-vaulted ceiling with four small angels supporting the central ribs of each fan. Inside there is a beautifully carved altar screen that spans the width of the church, dividing the interior with its graceful arches.
Below ithe screen are painted panels of 40 saints – they were once whitewashed, perhaps to save them from the puritanical zeal of the Reformation. The delicacy of the wood carving is echoed by the elegant tracery of the windows, many of which contain Medieval stained glass.
Parts of the original rood-screen were reused, probably in the early 19th-century, to form the pulpit, while at the same time the original pulpit was reconstructed as the altar. The 15th-century oak benches survive but were enclosed in the 18th-century to form box pews.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
4 miles south west of Newton Abbot, off A381
Nearest railway station: Totnes (3.8 miles)
SX 820 669
01/05/12
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The Church (no dedication), West Ogwell, Devon
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St Mary's Church, North Huish, Devon
A stone-spired landmark
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
Dartmouth Castle
Picturesquely-sited fortresses. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Cornwall, Devon & Dorset County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cornwall, Devon & Dorset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
The Church (no dedication), West Ogwell, Devon
A winding lane to an unexpected discovery
West Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6EW
See church page
St Mary's Church, North Huish, Devon
A stone-spired landmark
North Huish, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9NQ
See church page
St Martin's Church, Exeter, Devon
A thousand-year-old church in the heart of modern Exeter. A church from our finest shortlist.
Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EZ
See church page
Berry Pomeroy Castle Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/berry-pomeroy-castle
Dartmouth Castle Picturesquely-sited fortresses. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/dartmouth-castle
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Devon churches are in CCT’s West region.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There are steps down into the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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I am a friend of Trevor Overton from the U.S. I understand he passed away in November 2012. Was he a member of your church? We will be visiting Rotherham England in April and would like to know if you have contacts for his children. If this is not the church he attended please excuse this email.