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Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity

Venngreen

Devon

Late C13 origins with C14 fabric, remodelled in C16 restored circa 1900 - 1910.

Architectural Features

The north aisle is evidently an early C16 structure with a straight joint clearly visiole between it and the chapel.

The south porch is probably C16 or C17.

North aisle has 2 tall early C16 3-light granite mullion windows witn segmental heads sandstone 2-centre arched chamfered north doorway.

C14 south doorway with 2-centred arch and quarter roll moulding.

Massive medieval studded door with elaborate fleur-de-lys hinges.

Pevsner A-type piers with moulded segmental arches and capitals with high relief carving.

C14 piscina with trefoiled head.

Those in the nave appear older and it also has a carved wall-plate.

The North aisle has chamfered and moulded ribs exposed on its north wall is a carved wall-plate that projects slightly and is supported on carved wood corbels.

The rood beam survives over the chapel and is carved on the east side.

Late C17 or early C18 barieytwist altar rails.

Later C17 5-sided pulpit with arcaded panels and paired Ionic columns on each corner, carved frieze and dentilled cornice.

The steps have been renewed but behind them, against the wall, is a piece of carved wood in 3 panels with lozenge design.

Early C20 rood screen.

Apart from towards the rear the nave is floored with medieval Barnstaple tiles, some also in aisle.

Octagonal C14 granite front on circular stem.

Good plaster royal coat of arms on north wall dated 1664.