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Church of St John the Baptist

A Grade I Listed Building in Sampford Peverell, Devon

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  • St John the Baptist: mid c13 church, rededicated 1318

  • St John the Baptist: c13 tower rebuilt 1815; south aisle added 1498 with Perpendicular windows

  • St John the Baptist: mid c13 Early English nave & chancel

  • St John the Baptist: worn effigy of c13 knight, probably Hugh Peverell, patron in 1278

  • St John the Baptist: Victorian brass plaque relating to Hugh Peverell

  • St John the Baptist: wall monument to Margaret Paulet, 1602

  • St John the Baptist: coat of arms of Margaret Beaufort (1443-1509) who funded porch & south aisle

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Entry Name: Church of St John the Baptist

Listing Date: 5 April 1966

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1106431

English Heritage Legacy ID: 95993

ID on this website: 101106431

Location: St John the Baptist's Church, Sampford Peverell, Mid Devon, EX16

County: Devon

District: Mid Devon

Civil Parish: Sampford Peverell

Built-Up Area: Sampford Peverell

Traditional County: Devon

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon

Church of England Parish: Sampford Peverell

Church of England Diocese: Exeter

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