Chawleigh Devon
Now and then - 1857 - 1866 Antique lithograph by William Spreat www.rareoldprints.com/p/312 before the 19c clock was installed
Church of St. James, Chawleigh Devon - mostly 15c & early 16c with major renovation in 1840s.
It consists of a nave and chancel, south aisle and south Radford Chapel under parallel roofs, west tower, south porch and low 19c vestry built in Tudor Gothic style in the angle between east end of the aisle and chancel.
There is no chancel arch, instead there is an early 16c oak rood screen of 12 bays which was " faithfully renovated" in 1910 according to a brass plaque, and includes empty doorways to the chancel & south chapel.
There are ceiled wagon roofs throughout. The similar roofs to nave and aisle appear wholly 19c whilst the more ornate chancel wagon roof with its small panels, cross braces and carved bosses may include 16c carpentry - It has unusual delicate openwork wall plate, more the type of carving to be expected on a rood screen.
The three stage west tower is roughcast with mostly original early 16c granite dressings and is topped by 19c brass weather cock. The 19c round clock faces have Roman numerals.
"A local band ring the bells hanging in the tapering tower; the Local Ministry Team, small choir and regular organist all help to maintain welcoming weekly Sunday morning services. This together with various other activities gives a Christian presence in the village".
Chawleigh Devon
Now and then - 1857 - 1866 Antique lithograph by William Spreat www.rareoldprints.com/p/312 before the 19c clock was installed
Church of St. James, Chawleigh Devon - mostly 15c & early 16c with major renovation in 1840s.
It consists of a nave and chancel, south aisle and south Radford Chapel under parallel roofs, west tower, south porch and low 19c vestry built in Tudor Gothic style in the angle between east end of the aisle and chancel.
There is no chancel arch, instead there is an early 16c oak rood screen of 12 bays which was " faithfully renovated" in 1910 according to a brass plaque, and includes empty doorways to the chancel & south chapel.
There are ceiled wagon roofs throughout. The similar roofs to nave and aisle appear wholly 19c whilst the more ornate chancel wagon roof with its small panels, cross braces and carved bosses may include 16c carpentry - It has unusual delicate openwork wall plate, more the type of carving to be expected on a rood screen.
The three stage west tower is roughcast with mostly original early 16c granite dressings and is topped by 19c brass weather cock. The 19c round clock faces have Roman numerals.
"A local band ring the bells hanging in the tapering tower; the Local Ministry Team, small choir and regular organist all help to maintain welcoming weekly Sunday morning services. This together with various other activities gives a Christian presence in the village".