Sourton Church Devon - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

It was dedicated and in honour of St. Thomas a Becket in the 14th Century by descendants of two knights who had taken part in the murder of Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury, in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170

When an off handed comment from the King (Henry) was taken as an order "will no one rid me of this turbulent priest!".Four knights took this comment literally, through loyalty and wishing to please the King, proceeded onto murdering the priest.
Two of the Knights-Fitz Urse and William de Tracey, were both Devon men.

It appears that their successors may have wanted to clear their family names and appease their consciences by rededicating the church to the Christian martyr. The church at Sourton - on a hillside site with wonderful views from the churchyard

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1630 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England Street address of Church: St Thomas a Becket SourtonDevon England EX20 4HN Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: 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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