Lapford - St Thomas of Canterbury, Devon
St Thomas of Canterbury church which originally dates back to the 12th century. This lovely stone church is believed to have been built by William De Tracey as penance for his part in the murder of the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas a Beckett on 29th December 1170. The church was extended in the 15th century. Also added around this time was the most exquisitely carved rood screen, the church also boasts beautifully carved bench ends and roof woodwork.
Detail: C19 statue of St Thomas a Becket.
Lapford - St Thomas of Canterbury, Devon
St Thomas of Canterbury church which originally dates back to the 12th century. This lovely stone church is believed to have been built by William De Tracey as penance for his part in the murder of the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas a Beckett on 29th December 1170. The church was extended in the 15th century. Also added around this time was the most exquisitely carved rood screen, the church also boasts beautifully carved bench ends and roof woodwork.
Detail: C19 statue of St Thomas a Becket.