Church Micro 8499...Bridgerule - St Bridget Traditional Geocache
Church Micro 8499...Bridgerule - St Bridget
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The Parish Church, dedicated to St. Bridget was restored in 1878 and it was in 1888 Father Frank Kingdon became vicar of Bridgerule for 70 years. He died at the age of 98. It is recalled that at his first Easter as vicar he had twelve communicants at the altar. In 1925 there were 125
The Parish Church, dedicated to St Bridget and restored in 1878, has a tower of Ashlar granite, wagon roof, modern screen and very early Norman font. The Norman manor of Tackbear has plaster overmantels and woodwork dated 1693. The name Bridgerule is thought to be derived from Ruald who held the manor in the Domesday Book. St Bridget's Church, Bridgerule Evidence of William Vinnicombe's work can also be found in Bridgerule Parish Church where he made the church floor consisting of 18,000 old roof slates, laid tiles in the chancel and installed the old heating apparatus and flues. Still remaining in the church from ancient timeis the Saxon Font. St. Bridget's Church was built in the 12th Century but the first tomb was laid in 1600. There are about 4,000 people buried in the churchyard. During the war one of the "ears" of the tower was knocked off Standing well above the village, its tower is crowned with turrets and pinnacles. It is a much loved church.
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