Church of St Nicholas, Broadwoodwidger, Devon - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

There was a church on this site as early as 1257 as there are records of the appointment of the first Rector. The basic structure of the church as we see it today is little changed from 1531 when the south aisle was added. Parts of the the chancel arch and the Font date from the churches early period. In the east wall of the South Chancel is a 15th century monument of a knight with, sadly, his legs missing. Major restoration was carried out in 1871 when the interior was refurbished.
In 1995 the roof was found to be infested with Death Watch beetle. It was so severe that the church was closed for a period whilst £10,000's worth of repairs were made to the roof.
The tower contains a peal of six bells some of which date from 1775. The bells were re-hung in a metal frame in 1978.
Outside the church stands a 6th century cross.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1257 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 Nicholas's Church Broadwoodwidger Lifton, Devon United Kingdom PL16 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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