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St George

Morebath

Devon

Tower possibly C13, north aisle C15, restoration 1874-5 by Butterfield (Thompson).

Architectural Features

The saddleback west tower may be C13 in origin but the top stage appears to have been rebuilt by Butterfield, who also rewindowed the nave, complete set of circa early C15 windows to the north aisle.

The Butterfield restoration included new roofs to nave and chancel, tiling, font, benches, pulpit and altar Bails and cost £2,000.

The north aisle is buttressed with a complete set of early C15 granite windows, freestone to the interior, of a rather unusual Perpendicular design, the east window of the aisle is a C19 copy.

Late medieval ceiled wagon to north aisle with moulded ribs and carved foliage bosses.

The fittings are mostly Butterfield except for a C20 reredos with panels of figure carving, cresting and a co-eval altar.

Timber drum pulpit on some plinth with panels carved with quatrefoils

The most remarkable Butterfield fitting is the polished marble font with a moulded bowl, cylindrical stem and 4 shafts on a moulded base.

Monuments: Several late C18 and early C19 wall monuments in north aisle.