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St Martin

Sherford

Devon

C14 with C15 porch and fittings, restored late C19 or early C20.

Architectural Features

The main fabric of the church dates from the Decorated period of the C14 although the porch might possibly have been added in the C15.

Some of the fittings and windows date from the C15.

The 4 windows to the aisle are of 3-lights with star tracery in the C14 Decorated style which are largely original although some rendering and restoration has taken place.

Identical north and south C14 arcades with octagonal pillars which have chamfered capitals and double chamfered 4-centred arches.

The medieval screen survives across the width of the church but somewhat mutilated with the coving removed.

The panelling is painted with figures of saints and apostles.

The pulpit is made up of carved timbers which may have been reused from the screen, or some other early woodwork.

On the north wall of the chancel is a wall memorial to Elizabeth Reynell who died in 1662.

The memorial has a slate slab with Latin inscription, a marble pilaster to either side with a fluted frieze running across top and bottom surmounted by 3 armorial shields.