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- West Ogwell, Devon (The Church (no dedication))
The winding lane that leads to this Medieval church twists through the countryside, adding to the feeling of discovery when you arrive.
The church has an atmosphere of remote obscurity which belies its closeness to Newton Abbot.
The church stands on a knoll beside the former manor house (built in 1790). The exterior is severely plain - the chancel and nave date from about 1300, with the tower added in about 1400.
The elegant interior, which has box pews, tiered benches in front of the tower screen and elegantly curved communion rails is mostly Georgian, apart from the Medieval roof, 13th-century sedilia and a simple Jacobean pulpit.
There are lovely views from the churchyard.
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.
2 miles south west of Newton Abbot, off A381
Nearest railway station: Newton Abbot (3 miles)
SX 819 700
01/05/12
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Dartmouth Castle
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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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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.
Holy Trinity Church, Torbryan, Devon Mighty Medieval church deep in the countryside Torbryan Hill, Torbryan, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR
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St Mary's Church, North Huish, Devon A stone-spired landmark North Huish, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9NQ
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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
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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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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 steep steps to a short grass path. Once inside the church is on one level.
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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