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Summary

Bottom part of the tower is probably 12th century, parts of the nave and chancel are 13th century, north transept possibly 14th century, the south chancel chapel may be late 13th century or 14th century in origin, late 15th century/early 16th century south aisle and south porch.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (I) 1333032: CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS

Other References/Statuses

• Church of England HER: 5373
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX48NW/12
• Old Listed Building Ref (I)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PARISH CHURCH (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Brushfield, T. N., 1894, The Church of All Saints, East Budleigh. Part 3, 291 (Article in Serial). SDV109146.

Bond + Camm, 1909, Untitled Source (Unknown). SDV18012.

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Fryer Cornelius, C., 1952, Ancient Churches of the Tavistock Deanery, Devon, 47-72 (Article in Serial). SDV18005.

Parish church. Carved bench ends similar to those of East Budleigh in being square-headed and with carved borders, but general character of the subjects and the punchmarks are very different. Traceried work above, and at the base two quatrefoils, the main body being divided by a band or mullion, the space on either side being occupied by separate carvings. The bulk of the devices are of religious emblems, relating to the passion and the crucifixion. Of pre-reformation period. In one example, a hand is represented coming out of the clouds, and holding a scroll bearing the incised date 1529, eight years earlier than the dated one at East Budleigh. Another benchend is occupied by a beautifully carved figure of Christ, standing on a short pedestal, one hand in benefiction, the other holding a ball with cross. Similar one at Lew Trenchard. Nucleus of church plan seems to be 13th century. Tower is possibly late 14th century. Additions in 16th century. Original wagon-roofs. Font is granite octagonal. Rood screen is 16th century, lacking its vaulted canopy. Many 16th century benches.16th century monument of a small recumbent effigy in armour of 16th century date, in a recess, in east wall of chancel chapel. Other details: Plate.

Youings, J., 1955, Devon Monastic Lands, 1-2, 23 (Monograph). SDV2117.

The advowson of the church was held by Frithelstock Priory (SS41NE/1) and a stipend for the vicar was paid out of the tithes. The rectory and advowson were granted to the Dean and Chapter of Bristol cathedral in 1542.

Anonymous, 1984, Untitled Source (Pamphlet). SDV18013.

Department of Environment, 1986, Broadwoodwidger, 39-40 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV19158.

Parish church. Bottom part of the tower is probably 12th century, parts of the nave and chancel are 13th century, north transept possibly 14th century, the south chancel chapel may be late 13th century or 14th century in origin, late 15th century/early 16th century south aisle and south porch. See DoE list for full details.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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