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Church of St George

A Grade I Listed Building in Modbury, Devon

  • St George: early c14 church viewed from the south-east

  • St George: c14 steepled tower with angle buttresses; spire rebuilt after lightning strike in 1621

  • St George: late Perpendicular nave & aisles though largely rebuilt after collapse of tower

  • St George: effigy of Yorkist knight, c.1460, in Champernowne transept (south)

  • St George: details of Yorkist knight, c.1460; armoured with collar of roses

  • St George: earlier figure in Champernowne transept described by Pevsner as a shapeless lump

  • St George: c14 recess in Prideaux transept (north); ogee arch with crockets

  • St George: severely damaged effigies of members of Prideaux family; c14 widow with barbe on right

  • St George: probable memorial to Anne (nee Bradley of Lincoln), d.1639, wife of Rev. Nicholas Downey; several kneeling figures

  • St George: memorial to John Swete of Traine, d.1690 aged 25, son of John Swete & Loveday his wife

  • St George: incised slab to Rev. John Swete of Traine, d.1695

  • St George: incised slab to Philip Champernowne, d.1684, & his daughter Margaret, d.1715

  • St George: turret clock by Ambrose Hawkins, 1705

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Entry Name: Church of St George

Listing Date: 26 January 1967

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1108059

English Heritage Legacy ID: 99708

ID on this website: 101108059

Location: St George's Church, Modbury, South Hams, Devon, PL21

County: Devon

District: South Hams

Civil Parish: Modbury

Built-Up Area: Modbury

Traditional County: Devon

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon

Church of England Parish: Modbury St George

Church of England Diocese: Exeter

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