Church Micro 4007...Braunton Multi-cache
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Church Micro 4007...Braunton
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A Church Micro at St.Brannock's Church,Braunton.
The present parish church is Norman and was built in 1310. It has a lead-covered timber broach spire, which is one of only three in North Devon (the others being at Barnstaple and Swimbridge). It is possible that the lead was obtained locally, because the mines at Combe Martin were still operational at this time. During the seventeenth and eighteenth century, the spire seems to have been frequently in need of attention and so a special ladder was constructed especially for the purpose.
The most striking feature of the church is it’s pews, which are made of chestnut. Church records date them to 1500 – 1600 and they are carved with figures of saints and other religious symbols. Some have been defaced, probably during the seventeenth century, others have upside-down initial carved into them, which was thought to be a sign of humility by the donor. One pew end features a ladder – was this the one that was constructed for the spire perhaps? The pews near the alter depict St Brannock’s life and one shows him with a cow.
The cradle roof has a number of fascinating bosses – one of which shows a sow and her family. This too relates to a story of St Brannock’s early endeavours in Braunton. Another boss features the heraldic coat of arms of the Gorges family, which is similar to a whirlpool. The Gorges family owned one of the manors in Braunton and played a major role in the history of the village.
The co-ords will take you to the headstone of Ruth Emma Northey.
Ruth died on the ABth April CDEF.
The cache is at N51 06.ED(A+C+F) W004 09.(E-C)(F-A)(D-B)
£1 for the FTF.(scroptonseekers)
“If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.
There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page found via the Bookmark list”
Limited parking in Church Street,see waypoint.
Cache is a 35mm film case...
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
...fvk srrg hc va gur vil(ybbx sbe gur onex pbire)