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St George And St Mary

Cockington

Devon

Early C13 origins but most of fabric is C14 or C15.

Architectural Features

Probably C17 west doorway, 2-centred arch with ovolo surround.

carved capitals to south, plain to north.

Tower appears to contain evidence of priest's chamber Fixtures and Fittings: Mostly C19 and C20 including reredos by Hems of Exeter and lectern Choir stalls include a couple of medieval misericords said to come from Torre Abbey.

Late C17 communion rails with twisted balusters.

Chancel screen and parclose screens restored by Herbert Read of Exeter 1916-20 incorporating fragments of original C15 timber.

Good late C16 timber pulpit with "wine glass" stem and panelled sides enriched with Renaissance ornament, said to come from Torre Church.

Some C15 benches with carved bench ends.

Good C15 Beerstone font with Perpendicular decoration.

C17 bell with reverse inscription set in south aisle.

Memorials: Only pre-C19 memorials are graveslabs in floor

Glass: Some fragments of C15 glass in south aisle The church forms part of an exceptionally good group of listed buildings in Cockington Park and the adjacent unspoilt village.