St George's Church, Morebath | |
---|---|
51°0′53.40″N3°29′33.60″W / 51.0148333°N 3.4926667°W | |
OS grid reference | SS 95423 25047 |
Location | Morebath |
Country | England |
Denomination | Church of England |
Website | hukeleymissioncommunity.org |
History | |
Founded | Tower built before 1300 |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
Architect(s) | William Butterfield (rebuild 1874-1875) |
Specifications | |
Bells | 4 |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Exeter |
Archdeaconry | Exeter |
Deanery | Tiverton and Cullompton |
Parish | Morebath |
Clergy | |
Rector | The 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]
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]
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]
St Mary's Church is an Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Chadkirk. It is on a hill overlooking the village of Disley, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. Its benefice is combined with that of St John, Furness Vale.
J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd is a British firm of organ builders established in 1828 by Joseph William Walker in London. Walker organs were popular additions to churches during the Gothic Revival era of church building and restoration in Victorian Britain, and instruments built by Walker are found in many churches around the UK and in other countries. The firm continues to build organs today.
The Church of St Mary in Ilminster, Somerset, England, dates from the 15th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Uttoxeter, commonly called simply St Mary's, is the parish church of the town of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. Its tower and spire were built in the 14th century. They were designed by renowned architect Henry Yevele; the nave was rebuilt in 1828 and the chancel in 1877. It is a Grade II* listed building.
All Saints' Church is in Queens Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Hertford and Ware, the archdeaconry of Hertford, and the diocese of St Albans. It is the civic church of the town and of the county. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is the largest church in Hertfordshire, other than St Albans Cathedral, and can seat up to 1,000 people.
St Margaret's Church is an ancient Anglican parish church situated on St Margaret's Way in Leicester, England. Described by John Leland as “the fairest parish church in Leicester” it is notable for its large and well lit 15th century chancel, and the imposing west tower with its peal of 14 bells. Nicholas Pevsner noted that the fan vaulted south porch and tower’s stair turret are unique examples among Leicestershire churches. It is a Grade I listed building.
St Lawrence's Church is in Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Appleby, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. The parish is one of ten parishes which form the Heart of Eden benefice. Sunday worship is at 10.45am and on Fridays at 10am. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
St Mary's Church is on Church Street, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ludlow, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of six local parishes to form the Cleobury Benefice. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It is notable for its shingled twisted spire.
St Paul's Church, Tiverton, is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Tiverton, Devon.
St Swithin's Church, Kirklington, is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Kirklington, Nottinghamshire, England.
St Mary's Church, Bunny is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Bunny, Nottinghamshire.
Holy Trinity Parish Church is the parish church of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England. It is Grade I listed and gives its name to the ward in which it stands, Sutton Trinity.
St Andrew's Church, Handsworth is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Handsworth, West Midlands.
All Saints’ Church, Hillesden is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Hillesden, Buckinghamshire.
St Andrew's Church, Cubley is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Cubley, Derbyshire.
St Chad's Church, Longford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Longford, Derbyshire.
Christ Church, Long Lane is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Long Lane, Derbyshire.
St Andrew's Church, Radbourne is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Radbourne, Derbyshire.
St Peter's Church, Netherseal is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Netherseal, Derbyshire.
All Saints' Church, Huntsham is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England. It is in the small village of Huntsham, about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) to the north-east of Tiverton. It is part of the Hukeley Mission group of parishes, which also includes St Michael & All Angels in Bampton, St Peter's in Clayhanger, St Petrock's in Petton and St George's in Morebath.