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St Lawrence

St Lawrence

Southleigh

Devon

Norman origins, some C13

Architectural Features

C15 work but most was rebuilt in the C19

West tower, which is all that remains of the medieval church.

The gabled south porch is left of centre containing a possibly reused Norman round-headed arch.

The south doorway is a reused Norman arch with broad bead-moulded surround.

C15 tall tower arch with moulded surround.

The chancel arch is C19 (maybe based on the C13 original)

The floor is laid with C19 red and black tiles.

Oak prayer desk, stalls, lectern, drum pulpit and pine stalls.

Norman-style Beerstone font on a Purbeck marble base.

Monuments: the oldest is north of the sanctuary in memory of Robert Drake

The sides of the Riche have carved armorial bearings and a strapwork cartouche includes the Latin inscription.

Alongside, in the chancel a marble memorial with urn to members of the How family who died between 1813 - 17.

The east window and one in the nave have stained glass.