Shillingford St. George

The church is thought to have originated as the domestic chapel of the Shillingford family, one of whose members served as Rector of the parish and is recorded in the vestry list. The family retained ownership of the surrounding lands until they were sold by William Shillingford to Sir William Huddesfield, a prominent lawyer and Recorder of the City of Exeter. Huddesfield served as Attorney General to Edward IV of England and was later a member of the council of Henry VII of England. During his tenure, Sir William significantly enlarged the church and was responsible for the construction of its tower. Architecturally, the building is cruciform in plan, comprising a nave, chancel, and…