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St Mary

The Mount

Devon

The conventual buildings lay on the north side of the church The town had the use of the building, and in 1432 on agreement was reached between Prior Stone and Mayor John Burhed for a complete rebuilding of the fabric, for which Bishop Lacy granted an indulgence.

Architectural Features

Nave, 1432-44

chancel, 1445-48

tower, 1449-59

screen 1459-60.

Crenellated aisles and chancel in white limestone with gargoyles and pinnacles.

enriched, arched doorways with C16 inner door decorated in Early Renaissance manner

C15 octagonal front with quatrefoil panels.

Stone pulpit with 2 tiers of cusped blank arches.

Monument to Walter Smith in south chancel aisle. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------~