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Taken on Father's Day as we were walking along with a heavy rucksack full of goodies for a picnic in the countryside ...
Slate memorial on the chancel south wall:
"In memory of Mr John Leigh who died May ye 18th 1739 aged 52
Likewise of Mrs Mary Leigh who died ye 7th of August 1746 aged 58"
- Church of St Winifred, Branscombe Devon
Picture with thanks - copyright Andrew Streluk www.google.co.uk/search?q=branscombe+church+&source=h...
For a short while, several of Newton Abbot depot's allocation were parked in the Cricketfield Road Car Park, adjacent to the depot.
This is DG 3509 (VOD 626S) a dual purpose Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard
In 1454, on midsummer, the newly hung bells of the church in Ottery, rang for the first time. The pixies hated the sound a fled to the nearby Pixie Parlour. Here they plotted a revenge and at night they sneaked out and captured the bell ringers and dragged them into the parlour. By very good fortune these bell ringer managed to break loose and return to their bells.
Every year, children in Ottery dress up as pixies to re enact this event.
Photo © Rob Wildwood, author of Magical Places of Britain, a stunning full-colour guide to the folklore of Britain's most magical sacred sites in nature - www.themagicalplaces.com
Possibly Sir John Champernowne 1457-1503 of Dartington
John was the son of William Champernowne of Modbury and Elizabeth Chidderleigh. He was the G x 3 grandson of Sir Giles Daubeney c1370 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/849K69
He m Margaret daughter of Sir Phillip Courtenay of Molland and Elizabeth Hyndeston www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/rm200z2U73
Children
1. Sir Phillip Champernowne 1545 m Katherine daughter of Sir Edmund Carew & Katherine daughter of Sir William Huddesfield by Elizabeth Fulford (Parents of Jane m Sir Anthony Denny of Cheshunt and grandparents of Edward Denny who m Mary Cecil daughter of Thomas Cecil Earl of Exeter www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/9um791 )
2. Katherine Astley 1565 governess to Queen Elizabeth m John son of Thomas Astley of Melton Constable and Anne Wood / Att Wode flic.kr/p/75NK7g
- Modbury church Devon
Picture with thanks © John Salmon CCL www.yourlocalweb.co.uk/devon/modbury/pictures/1872092-st-...
Devon General Leyland National 2883 (FDV 829V) waits time at Sidmouth Triangle before returning to Exeter via Exmouth
Devon General 3534 (FDV 825V), a Willowbrook 003 bodied Leyland Leopard, takes a rest inside Torquay Depot
Devon Bostick speaking at the 2016 WonderCon, for "The 100", at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
Devon Bostick speaking at the 2016 WonderCon, for "The 100", at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
Waiting time at Hill Head whilst operating a short working of the Kingswear to Brixham Service (118), is Devon General Bristol VRT, 578 (VOD 598S), not long after being painted back into poppy red from leaf green.
One of Jamaica’s most celebrated historical landmarks The Devon House Mansion is the architectural dream of Jamaica’s first black millionaire George Stiebel. Stiebel was among three wealthy Jamaicans who constructed elaborate homes during the late 19th century at the corner of Trafalgar Road and Hope Road, which fittingly became known as the Millionaires Corner. Daniel Finzi and the Verleys were the other families that resided in the area, however, both homes were eventually demolished to make way for development ventures including the construction of Abbey Court Apartments. Stiebel’s legacy lives on with the beautifully maintained Devon House, which was declared a national monument in 1990 by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust.
Devon beaver #coombesheadbeavers . Wild, free and thriving in North Dartmoor, Devon. UK, Photo Kevin Keatley, Camera Nikon D800, 300mm F4P, F4, 1/80 sec., ISO 1250, Camera & Lens cover ( Four Season for the shutter sound insulation )
Church of St John the Baptist, Charles Devon - The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age as attested by the large menhir stone nearby - the name derives from 2 Cornish words 'Carn Lis', meaning 'Rocky Court, or Palace.' It was thus the headquarters of a Celtic chieftain which survived the Saxon occupation. There is no trace of the 'palace', but tradition had it that St. Petrock, a Welsh missionary, came to Charles in the 6th century, after establishing a church at Parracombe. He built, beside the ancient track-way from Barnstaple to North Molton, a wayside chantry in what is known as Walland Manor, and dug a well which still exists.
When King Athelstan founded Pilton Priory c 925 A.D., the monks travelled from the pack horse trackway via Barnstaple and Goodleigh to Charles through Middlecote Farm and Hudley Mill, to conduct weekly services. Each Saturday evening they would make the journey, staying overnight at the Priest's House, situated close to the present church. On Sunday they would hear Confessions, and say Mass, returning to Pilton the same day. It is likely that the Prior and the monks of Pilton built the parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, as the first mention of Charles as an ecclesiastical foundation recorded the Prior as patron. The priory probably retained the patronage until the 16c Reformation, but the chantry had earlier passed to the Raleigh family who were lords of the manor of Walland.
The present church standing next to a lone house on a narrow lane, was probably built soon after the Norman Conquest,
The tower, square and squat, of two principal stages with a short third stage capped by a battlemented parapet, dates from the Norman period, and the west light to the belfry may have been Norman until the tower was encased in 1624. An ancient carved stone over the south door survives.
The chancel is 15c
There was a screen across the chancel until the building was restored in 1875, and in 1844 there was a gallery.
The font is hard freestone, and was given by Philip Ridgate in 1727, its cover was given by the parishioners as a War Memorial in 1919.
There are several memorials in the chancel. A brass plate marks the grave of John Blake who was rector for 45 years until his death in 1614. There is a marble monument to the memory of the family of George Gregorie who died in 1719 at the age of 87 after 56 years as rector.
On the south wall is a marble tablet to the memory of the Rev. John Blackmore and his wife Mary who were buried in the chancel 1842 / 3. John Blackmore, a farmer's son, bought the advowson of the living in c 1780. He served as curate for many years, lived at the 'Old Rectory' and farmed the Parsonage Farm adjoining. Unfortunately for him the living did not fall vacant until 1840. By this time he was rector of Combe Martin and Oare and, unable to undertake further responsibility, he appointed his second son Richard to the living. When Richard Blackmore became rector he started a church school, and the Priest's House with the poor houses and a piece of land belonging to Mr. Parramore was conveyed to the Rector and Churchwardens as trustees for the building of the school room and a house for the head teacher.
His elder son John remained curate of Ashford, near Barnstaple. But John's son, Richard Doddridge Blackmore, often stayed with his grandfather and uncle Richard and it was here that he wrote much of his novel Lorna Doone based on the tragic killing of a bride at Chagford www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/x2643W2B07
In 1925 local people subscribed for a new three lancet east window to commemorate the centenary of Mr. Blackmore's birth showing St. John the Baptist, Christ as the Good Shepherd and St. Petrock. This was during the tenure of rector Parson Joyce and during his time many improvements were made to the interior and much of our knowledge of its history stems from his writings. He was also responsible for the re-hanging and tuning of the bells, five of which were cast in 1733, and there is a tradition that a bell was brought from St. Petrock's chantry when it was demolished in the reign of Henry VIII which was later recast as the current treble bell. In 1937 ; A tenor bell was also given to commemorate the coronation of King George VI, and also the launching of the S.S. Queen Mary. At the same time a ringing chamber was formed, with a vestry below.
The small priest's house was, after the Reformation, re-named the Church House, a place where entertainment and other functions were held after benches and pews were introduced, making the church unsuitable for village activities. It was also the parson's residence, until the 1870's when the Rev. William Henry Vivian bought and made over to the living the farm and house now known as Grange Farm. The 'Old Rectory' was later built, and the rectors lived there until the property was sold in the time of Parson Joyce.
In recent times the population of the parish has dwindled with the lessening of agricultural employment. By 1971 the congregation was so reduced that the Diocesan Pastoral Committee proposed that the church should be declared redundant and closed. However, there was strong local opposition, and the enthusiasm of the congregation together with the greater flexibility of ministry made possible when Charles became one of the parishes of the South Molton Group in 1975, made it possible for the decision to be changed.
An energetic programme of improvements was put in hand, carried out almost entirely by voluntary effort on the part of parishioners, especially the late Mr. Alan Holway, who planned the interior redecoration and undertook a large part of the work himself. The attractive interior is a tribute to the talents and generosity of local people, and the restoration work is still continuing: however the complete repainting of the tower, and the repair of interior woodwork are jobs which will require professional skills.
At Harvest a barbecue is held which is very popular and special events such as concerts are held from time to time with singing, music, recitals, all by local talented people, and usually followed by a glass of wine.
Picture with thanks - copyright edgemoorparishes.org.uk/our-churches/st-john-the-baptist-...
About to depart Ilfracombe with The Devon Belle. Locomotive was West Country Class No 34003 "Plymouth" 1951. The locomotive had not been painted into British Rail livery and still wore the Southern Railway stripes on the trender.
Looking through the chancel arch which retains is early 12c carving to the chancel rebuilt in the 1859 - 1862 restoration.
The central capital on the north side is more ornate with a group of intertwined biting dragons - Below them, at the foot of the shaft, is a pair of fierce dragon like creatures. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/Lf3273DTgi The south respond has plain scalloped capitals. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/QY21x214Yj
The chancel arch is of two different construction dates. The support columns are of the original Norman church but the pointed arch is of the later medieval period.
A medieval timber screen is known to have stood in the church in the 19c
Ceramic tiles and steps were also added mid 19c contrasting with the old stone slabs retained on the church floor, A set of choir pews in early 13c style completes the Victorian ensemble;
- Church of St John the Baptist, Hawkchurch Devon
Ray Jennings CCL commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Church_of_St_John_the_Bap...
Church of St Hieritha. Chittlehampton Devon sited at the place of 8c St Hieritha's martyrdom where pilgrims flocked to a small chapel.
The list of vicars prior to 1240 is not recorded, up to that year they had been appointed by the Abbey of Tewkesbury to which the endowment belonged. In March 1240, the rectory and the vicarage were united and one incumbent held both, named as Master William de Stanewaye, (since this date the list of vicars is complete, but now they are vicars only).
The registers date from 1575.
The present church was completely rebuilt between 1470 and 1520 in an elaborate manner for a small village, probably aided with the offerings of the pilgrims.
It consists of a chancel, nave, north and south aisles, north and south transepts, south porch, and a west tower with eight bells, considered the finest in the county and is mentioned in a local saying; "North Molton for strength, South Molton for length, Chittlehampton for beauty."
Most of the wagon roofs still retain their 15c timbers, decorated with elaborately carved bosses www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/r759e1yS3A with gold winged angels holding shields www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/2KhVuk6591
The c1500 stone pulpit is very similar to that at Swimbridge of the same date. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/R3E3310007
The north and south transepts & aisles each have an ornate monument marking the vaults of the benefactor family - the Giffards in the north www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/eM854b292e & the Rolle family in the south. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/86691RJ1W0
Also in the Giffard Chapel is a reclining effigy of Grace Giffard 1667 flic.kr/p/BU9tYv "hiere buried" (as she desired) by her father and mother, the 11th day of November, 1667, anno ætatis 27.
The capitals of the pillars on the south side of the nave are carved with leaves, fruit and faces looking down , www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/o74Ny01m2g , those on the north side are plain.
Under the tower is an ancient parish chest with the usual three locks. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/F8oA7y9G57
The south porch has an old oak roof www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/z8KP79Y20A and a massive oak door with sanctuary knocker.
On the floor in front of the pulpit are figures in brass of John Cobleigh and his two wives Isabella and Johanna, with his daugher or heiress grand daughter below flic.kr/p/CJdiyp
All restored in a major restoration completed in 1872.
The kneelers were embroidered to mark the Millennium. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/849g6S7731
A modern kitchenette and toilet were added in 2014, making the building a more versatile venue.
The old churchyard cross was restored as a memorial of Archdeacon Seymour, who at one time was vicar [1890-1906].
The story of Hieritha's death and the healing waters that sprang up where she was martyred is similar to several other stories of early saints. This has led some historians to suggest that Hieritha was actually killed by a band of Saxon raiders from Somerset.
Her statue stands under a canopied niche on the tower wall flic.kr/p/b6WTRF carrying a scythe in one hand and her own head in the other., and the site of her grave is marked inside to the north of the chancel. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/n687oz382B
Hieritha, or St Urith as she is sometimes called, was a little known 7th-century saint born at Stowford, in north Devon. She may have been converted to Christianity by missionaries from the Abbey at Glastonbury, who began arriving in north Devon by the 6th century.
Traditional says that when the village was struck by drought, Hieritha's stepmother feared that the drought was caused by her step-daughter's new faith and she incited several haymakers to decapitate Hieritha with their scythes.
On the spot where Hieritha fell, a stream burst forth from the earth and scarlet pimpernels began to blossom. The stream fed into a well, whose waters were reputed to have healing properties. A chapel was built on the site of Hieritha's murder, and became a focus for pilgrims whose money probably helped rebuild the church in the 1470s
In the 1950s the North Devon Water Board decided that the well was a risk to public health and had it concreted over . A manhole cover was inserted to give access to the well, which is blessed annually by the vicar on 8 July. The villagers periodical re-enact 'their' saint's martyrdom in pageants.
Picture with thanks - copyright Michael Garlick CCL www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4925581