St George's Church, Morebath

St George's Church, Morebath
St George's Church, Morebath
Map
51°0′53.40″N 3°29′33.60″W / 51.0148333°N 3.4926667°W / 51.0148333; -3.4926667
OS grid referenceSS 95423 25047
LocationMorebath
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Websitehukeleymissioncommunity.org
History
FoundedTower built before 1300
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed
Architect(s)William Butterfield (rebuild 1874-1875)
Specifications
Bells4
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Exeter
ArchdeaconryExeter
DeaneryTiverton and Cullompton
ParishMorebath
Clergy
RectorThe Revd Kevin Chandra

St George's Church, Morebath is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England[1][2] Diocese of Exeter in Morebath, Devon. It is part of the Hukeley Mission group of parishes, which also includes St Michael & All Angels Bampton, St Peter's in Clayhanger, St Petrock's in Petton and All Saint's in Huntsham.[3]

History

The church dates from the 13th century but much is from the 15th century.

The church was restored by William Butterfield between 1874 and 1875.

The role of the parish church in Morebath in the 16th century is described in Eamon Duffy's book The Voices of Morebath.[4] Further insight into life in the village and church are provided by the handwritten records of the Revd. Christopher Trychay (Vicar from 1520 to 1574).[5]

Organ

The organ is by William Hill and Son and dates from 1874. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[6]

References

  1. ^ The Buildings of England: Devon. Nikolaus Pevsner.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Church of St George, Morebath (1106898)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Hukeley Mission". Hukeley Mission Community website.
  4. ^ The Voices of Morebath: Reformation and Rebellion in an English Village. Yale University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-300-09185-0)
  5. ^ The Accounts of the Wardens of the Parish of Morebath, Devon, Devon Notes & Queries. Rev. J. Erskine Binney, 1904
  6. ^ "The National Pipe Organ Register - NPOR". npor.org.uk.