Church of St Maurice (also known as the Church of St Thomas at Plympton St Maurice) is located in Plympton, Devon, England. Dating to the 15th century, it is now a Grade II* listed building.[1][2] The church is of Church of England denomination.[3]
| Church of St Maurice | |
|---|---|
| St Thomas at Plympton St Maurice | |
.jpg) The church, viewed from the northeast, in 2018 | |
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| 50°23′01″N 4°02′48″W / 50.3836°N 4.0467°W | |
| Location | Church Road, Plympton, Devon |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9180/ |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 15th century |
The church tower was rebuilt in 1446 and restored in 1878 by E. H. Sedding. The 1905 nave roof is a copy of the original by Hine and Ogders.[1][3]
There is a monument to Joshua Reynolds, by James Hine, erected in 1904. It features a portrait medallion by F. Derwent Wood.[1][3]
The boundary wall and lychgate of the church are Grade II listed.[2]
The church's former rectory stands across the former marketplace at 9 Fore Street. The church hall is located at 10 Market Road in Plympton.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Historic Environment Scotland. "Church of St Maurice (1130037)".
- ^ a b Plympton St Maurice Conservation Area appraisal and Management Plan – Plymouth City Council, January 2008
- ^ a b c Cherry, Bridget & Pevsner, Nikolaus, The Buildings of England: Devon. Yale University Press, 2004. pp. 683–5 ISBN 978-0-300-09596-8
- ^ Get in touch – Plympton St Maurice Church
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