Cockington Church stands in the grounds of Cockington Court.
The Church was founded as a private chapel in Norman times, but only started serving an independent parish in 1881.
The beauty of the setting in which Cockington Church is situated is only surpassed by the serenity and beauty of the church itself. One of the most visited parish churches in Devon, this beautiful Norman Church is very well maintained by a group of parishioners. Typical comments in the visitors’ books include: “Beautiful church, so peaceful”, “Truly a place for worship”.
Of particular note are the pulpit which is reputed to have been salvaged from a Spanish Armada ship grounded in Torbay and the intricately carved rood screen. The Church is open every day and many visitors light a votive candle.
Bells have been a feature at Cockington since the 13th century. The peal of six bells herald each Sunday service and welcome married couples to their new lives together.
The Church and the Court is also said to be Haunted believed to be the Ghost of Sir Henry Cary (1585-1633) who was a Staunch Royalist during the civil war. He held the titles of Lord of Falkland and Lord Deputy of Ireland. The cost of war had left him a ruined man, and he was forced to sell his Cockington Estate.
The Headline Coordinates will bring you to the main entrance door where opposite you will find a notice board.
On the notice board you will a poster with information about contacts for the church. You will need the LAST THREE DIGITS of the phone numbers for the following church contacts:
Church Warden = ABC
Parish mobile = DEF
Vicar/Priest in charge = GHI
Checksum for gathered numbers is 1275
N50 (DEF÷9)+G.GCB
W003 AA.(DEF+GHI)-40
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