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Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman

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Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman — church in Revelstoke, Noss Mayo, Devon, England, UK.

Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman, historic churches in Devon

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Named after Saint Peter. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Revelstoke, Noss Mayo, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.3004°, -4.0178°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman in the village of Noss Mayo, in Devon, England, was built in 1226. It is located in the former civil parish of Revelstoke. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 6 April 1971, and was vested in the Trust on 28 June 1972. The mediaeval church has Saxon origins with portions being built in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. The aisle and the porch still have their carved wagon roofs; however, the roofs have fallen down over the rest of the building. In 1880–82 a new church, also dedicated to St Peter, was built nearby and this church fell into disrepair.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman in the village of Noss Mayo, in Devon, England, was built in 1226. It is located in the former civil parish of Revelstoke. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 6 April 1971, and was vested in the Trust on 28 June 1972. The mediaeval church has Saxon origins with portions being built in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. The aisle and the porch still have their carved wagon roofs; however, the roofs have fallen down over the rest of the building. In 1880–82 a new church, also dedicated to St Peter, was built nearby and this church fell into disrepair. It is still consecrated and occasional services are held in the church during the summer.

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Coordinates
50.3004, -4.0178
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Newton and Noss
Postcode
PL8 1HE
Parliamentary constituency
South West Devon
Established
1201

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman?
Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 1HE), in the parish of Newton and Noss.
When was Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman built?
Built or established in 1201.
Who owns Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman?
Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman is owned by | designation1 = Grade I listed building.
Is Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman a listed building?
Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman a protected site?
Yes — Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman is free to enter.