Bell Tower - St Lawrence - Southleigh, Devon
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N 50° 44.083 W 003° 07.711
30U E 490930 N 5620333
Bell tower of St Lawrence's church, Southleigh, with a ring of 4 bells.
Waymark Code: WM163AX
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/25/2022
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Bell tower of St Lawrence's church, Southleigh, with a ring of 4 bells, listed in the inventory of 1553: “iiii bells yn the towre their”. The treble bell is dated around 1400.
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A parish church with Norman origins. There is some 13th century and 15th century work, but most was rebuilt in the 19th century. The low west tower has 2 stages with low diagonal buttresses and an embattled parapet. There is an internal stair in the north-west corner. The belfry windows are square-headed 2 lights with trefoil heads.
Address of Tower:
St Lawrence
Southleigh , Devon England
EX24 6SA
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 4
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: Not listed
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed
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