St Nicholas And St Cyriac

There was a general rebuild in the C15 when the tower, aisles

transepts were built although those on the north side may pre-date the south aisle and transept which have windows of the C16.

C15 south doorway of South Hams type with 4-centred arch and roll moulding.

On the south side of the chancel is a C15 2-light mullion window with cinquefoiled heads.

Probably C17 studded plank door with moulded cover strips and fleur-de-lys strap hinges.

Late medieval wagon roofs to aisles and north transept with moulded ribs and carved wall-plate and bosses.

Good C15 rood screen restored in 1952 when coving was renewed to the outer sections although missing at the centre.

The original colour survives on the central part but the painted renaissance arabesque decoration to the panels was probably done in the C16.

Good recessed C16 tomb on north wall of chancel with carved canopy above and panel of resurrection behind the tomb chest.

Latin inscription to Thomas Bryant, Rector of South Pool and East Portlemouth, who died circa 1540.

In the south chapel is a large alabaster memorial to Leonard Darre and his wife Joan, who died in 1615 and 1608, and are depicted kneeling with their 2 sons and 3 daughters behind them.

Almost obscured behind hinged iron railings on wheels (*that can be swung in a short arc and trundled away from the monument) are the effigies of Leonard Darre (†1615), his wife Joan (†1608), and their children. [*Not recommended!].

© Mike Searle

C12 tub font on short stem has crude carved decoration.

SX7740 : St Nicholas & St Cyriacus, South Pool, Devon - Font

© John Salmon