St Peter's Church, Meavy, Dartmoor
N 50° 29.188 W 004° 03.536
30U E 424878 N 5593256
An ancient stone built church in the Dartmoor Village of Meavy, Devon UK
Waymark Code: WM1N7K
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/07/2007
Views: 71
This is an ancient granite built church in the quiet west Dartmoor village of Meavy. The church is dedicated to St Peter. Over the centuries parts the church has been rebuilt several times.
The north pier of the chancel arch, carved with rams' heads, is a relic of an early Norman building, and the greater part of the north wall is almost certainly Norman, but the remainder of the church is mostly early 16th century. The church records start in 1653.
Outside the church is the Meavy Oak which stands on the village green which is reputedly some 800 years old. Nearby is the Royal Oak Pub a former 15th-century church house inn.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1653
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
Meavy Parish Church
Meavy
Yelverton, Devon UK
PL20
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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