
Whimple
Devon
C16 , partly rebuilt, partly thoroughly renewed in 1845 by Heyward of Exeter.
Internal tower stair turret north-east corner has external Tudor arch doorway.
carved oak bosses in chancel only.
Chancel floor is tiled, rest is flagged including a couple of C17 graveslabs.
Furniture and fittings: mostly date from 1845 but the grand carved Beerstone reredos in later in the C19.
Gothic style, centre is gabled with Perpendicular tracery and surmounted by carved figures of Christ flanked by demure angels.
Oak Gothic style stalls and pulpit.
C19 Eagle lectern.
octagonal bowl carved with cusped crosses, panelled stem and moulded base.
Oak tower screen dated 1952 in Perpendicular style and incorporates genuine C15 painted panels, ancient colour, rustic representations of saints.
Presumably they are reused from the old rood screen.
Memorials: are mostly C19 including a notable Gothic monument in the chancel in memory of Thomas Heberden in Gothic sytle.
In south aisle unusual marble plaque in memory of Anna Maria Newcomb Best monument over south door in memory of Rev. John Hicks
plaque with frame surrounded by carved cherubs and garlands, flanking corinthian columns support moulded entablature and pediment broken by an heraldic cartouche and stand on a shelf carried on scroll consoles with carved apron between.
Small board painted with Royal Arms in north aisle.
Some good C19 stained glass around the Church.