St Mary's Parish Church, Brixton, South Devon
N 50° 21.107 W 004° 02.047
30U E 426430 N 5578255
A pleasant country church in the South Devon village of Brixton.
Waymark Code: WM3GT9
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/05/2008
Views: 7
The present church of St Mary's dates from the second half of the 15th century. It is believed that the chancel contains parts from the earlier church which stood on the site. Brixton did not become a full Parochial church until 18 April 1477 when it and the new burial ground were consecrated by the Bishop of Exeter. Prior to that date the villagers had to carry their dead to Plympton for burial. Restoration carried out in 1887 and 1894 destroyed some features of the church including 16th century glass, mediaeval roof bosses, bench ends and the rood screen. The church had two chapels of which only one survives.
The bell tower contains five bells all bearing the date 1737.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/18/1477
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
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:
St Mary's Parish Church
Brixton, Devon United Kingdom
PL8
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
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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