St Peter’s Church

St Peter’s Church

The first church on this site was erected in 1272. The tower, dating from the 13th century is 83 feet tall and houses houses eight bells, six of which were originally cast by Pennington Bros of Cornwall in 1777. One of these was recast by Gillett & Johnson in 1928 and two new bells, cast by Whitechapel Bell Foundry, were added in 2016.

The Norman Font still shows the marks of a hinge and bolt for locking, as specified when it was ordered in 1236, while the brasses on the floor of the nave date from 1391.

The Church was completely restored in 1871 and the pulpit, depicting no fewer than 60 animals, was carved by the then 17-year-old Violet Pinwell.

The organ pipes were hand painted in 1874 by Miss Edith Wyllys, an artist then aged 22 and living in Stoke Fleming.

St Peter’s Church

The first church on this site was erected in 1272. The tower, dating from the 13th century is 83 feet tall and houses houses eight bells, six of which were originally cast by Pennington Bros of Cornwall in 1777. One of these was recast by Gillett & Johnson in 1928 and two new bells, cast by Whitechapel Bell Foundry, were added in 2016.

The Norman Font still shows the marks of a hinge and bolt for locking, as specified when it was ordered in 1236, while the brasses on the floor of the nave date from 1391.

The Church was completely restored in 1871 and the pulpit, depicting no fewer than 60 animals, was carved by the then 17-year-old Violet Pinwell.

The organ pipes were hand painted in 1874 by Miss Edith Wyllys, an artist then aged 22 and living in Stoke Fleming.

Contact Information

Church Road, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, TQ6 0PY
Telephone
01803 770868

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