Historic churches · South West England
St George's Church, Modbury
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St George's Church, Modbury — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge · 5.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St George's Church in Modbury is located at postcode PL21 0QY and is approximately 5.1 km from Ivybridge railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
St George's Church, Modbury is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
St George's Church in Modbury is a historic Church of England community with roots dating back over 700 years. Visitors can explore its rich heritage and participate in various services, including Holy Communion and All Age services.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St George’s Church, Modbury is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church in Modbury, Devon.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church was formerly a dependency of Modbury Priory. It was said to have been struck by lightening in 1621 and rebuilt but it retains the style of its early 14th century predecessor accurately. Between 1923 and 1925 restoration works were undertaken on the stonework and the spire. The large west window had several portions of perished stone repaired. A new oak reredos designed by Harbottle Reed of Exeter with a painting of the Crucifixion was installed. The spire was restored in 1938. The church was placed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register in 2013 with concerns about roof damage and damp. A 2015 Heritage Lottery Fund grant led to an extensive programme of roof repairs and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.3485, -3.8904
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Modbury
- Postcode
- PL21 0QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Phone
- 01548 830021
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 5.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am to about 4pm
- Official site
- modburyteam.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526895 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St George's Church, Modbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St George's Church, Modbury?
- St George's Church, Modbury is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 0QY), in the parish of Modbury.
- What is St George's Church, Modbury?
- St George's Church, Modbury — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St George's Church, Modbury?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 0QY.
- When was St George's Church, Modbury built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is St George's Church, Modbury a listed building?
- St George's Church, Modbury is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is St George's Church, Modbury a protected site?
- Yes — St George's Church, Modbury is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St George's Church, Modbury free to visit?
- Yes, St George's Church, Modbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to St George's Church, Modbury?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 0QY.