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St Thomas of Canterbury

St Thomas Of Canterbury

Sourton

Devon

C14 chancel rebuilt in 1848, the rest C15, restored in 1881.

Architectural Features

The chancel probably has the earliest origins dating back to the C14 although it was substantially rebuilt in 1848.

The rest of the Church is C15 - the aisle judging from its windows is late C15 but it may postdate the nave and tower.

The north aisle has a 2-light straight-headed chamfered granite mullion window in its west wall which is likely to have been inserted in the C17.

The rood screen has been removed but the opening to its stairs survives.

The roof to the nave has carvings in high relief to its purlins and principal raftes with some old colouring of red and gold surviving.

The aisle roof is very similar but uncoloured and also preserves its old wall-plate on the north side which has crude carved angels holding shields.

C20 granite font.