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HER Number:MDV123860
Name:Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Priory Road, St Marychurch, Torquay

Summary

Part of an impressive group including a presbytery and orphanage by Joseph Hansom in 1865

Location

Grid Reference:SX 919 658
Map Sheet:SX96NW
Admin AreaTorbay
Civil ParishTorbay
DistrictTorbay
Ecclesiastical ParishST.MARYCHURCH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Torbay HER: MTO48399

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHURCH (XIX to Unknown - 1865 AD)

Full description

Torbay HER record (SMR record). SDV361984.

Imported from Torbay HER


Cherry, B. & Pevsner, N., 1989, The Buildings of England: Devon, p.851-2 (Monograph). SDV361985.

Part of an impressive group including the presbytery (SX96NW/58/1)and convent, a former orphanage (SX96NW/58/2) by Joseph Hansom. Built 1865 in the local limestone in Early English style with south west tower and spire; the long nave continas a tall south arcade incorporating a gallery for the orphanage children.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV361984SMR record: Torbay HER record.
SDV361985Monograph: Cherry, B. & Pevsner, N.. 1989. The Buildings of England: Devon. . p.851-2.

Associated Monuments

MDV123848Parent of: Margaret Clitherow House, Priory Road, St Marychurch, Torquay (Building)
MDV123713Parent of: Presbytery, Church of Our Lady Help, Priory Road, St Marychurch, Torquay (Building)
MDV48399Related to: CHURCH in the Parish of (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 26 2019 6:48PM