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HER Number: | MDV15283 |
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Name: | St George's Church, Tiverton |
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Summary
A fine Georgian church designed by John James. Building began in 1714-16 and was finally completed in 1727-33 after a period of use as a warehouse. It was altered and restored during the 19th century.
Location
Grid Reference: | SS 954 124 |
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Map Sheet: | SS91SE |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Tiverton |
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District | Mid Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | TIVERTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Church of England HER: 5048
- National Monuments Record: SS91SE 40
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS91SE/75
- Old Listed Building Ref (I)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHURCH (Built, XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Baldwin, M. + Mahood, A. S., 1957, Tiverton, St George's Church, 141-2 (Article in Serial). SDV55915.
The foundation stone was laid in 1714 but it was not finally consecrated until 1733. It was known as the New Church throughout the 18th century. The roofs of the north and south aisles were raised in the 1840s. A west gallery was also added and an organ inserted. The chancel window was inserted in 1846.
Department of Environment, 1972, Tiverton, 22 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV52494.
1714-1730. Ashlar. Classical bell cupola 1737. Alterations to galleries 1841-2. Restored 1896. Ionic order internally.
Devon County Council, 1975, Tiverton Town Trails, 66 (Article in Monograph). SDV352466.
A notable Devon Georgian church. There are some interesting tombstones in the churchyard included one to Samuel Wesley and another to a midwife who delivered more than 5000 babies between 1698 and 1733.
Mid Devon District Council, 1995, Tiverton Conservation Area Partnership Scheme. Preliminary Application, 5 (Un-published). SDV346055.
Reputedly the finest 18th century church in Devon, marred only by its dilapidated setting.
Parker, R. + Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J., 1999, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Redevelopment in St Andrew Street, Tiverton, Devon, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV341212.
Lying directly opposite the site, the new proposed buildings are likely to have an effect on the setting of this building, regarded as Devon's best 18th century town church.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2000, Tiverton, 154-6 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV341214.
Church of St George, designed by John James, begun 1714-16 and completed 1727-33 after a period of use as a warehouse. Situated on the corner of Fore Street and St Andrew Street, with a show front on the north side (to Fore Street) with a small railed churchyard in front and quite a grand west end ensemble on the corner with St Andrew Street. The plan is a 5-bay galleried box with a shallow chancel arranged symetrically with opposed doors to the west and east. Built of Ham Hill ashlar under a lead roof, with late 19th century alterations. See list for full details.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV341212 | Report - Assessment: Parker, R. + Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J.. 1999. Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Redevelopment in St Andrew Street, Tiverton, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.14. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5. |
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SDV341214 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 2000. Tiverton. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 154-6. |
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SDV346055 | Un-published: Mid Devon District Council. 1995. Tiverton Conservation Area Partnership Scheme. Preliminary Application. Mid Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5. |
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SDV352466 | Article in Monograph: Devon County Council. 1975. Tiverton Town Trails. Devon Town Trails: European Architectural Heritage Year. Paperback Volume. 66. |
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SDV52494 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1972. Tiverton. Historic Houses Register. Unknown. 22. |
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SDV55915 | Article in Serial: Baldwin, M. + Mahood, A. S.. 1957. Tiverton, St George's Church. Archaeological Journal. 114. Digital. 141-2. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV71065 | Parent of: Cast Iron Churchyard Railings, St George's Church (Building) |
MDV71064 | Parent of: Chest Tomb of Mary Peard, St George's Churchyard (Building) |
MDV107096 | Parent of: World War I Memorial Plaque, St George's Church (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4408 - Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Redevelopment in St Andrew Street, Tiverton, Devon
Date Last Edited: | Jul 31 2024 3:56PM |
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