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Christ Church, Parracombe, Devon

Description

Christ Church, erected in 1878, at a cost of £4,000, is an edifice of stone in the Early English style, consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle, south porch and an embattled western tower, with pinnacles, containing a clock and 6 bells, two of which are ancient bells removed from the old church: the stained east window is a memorial to the Rev. John Pyke, a former rector; and there is another window in the chancel to Richard Dovell esq. of Middleton.

Church Records

The parish register dates from the year 1597.

The Register of Baptisms, Marriages & Burials 1597 - 1836, is available online.

Findmypast, in association with the South West Heritage Trust, Parochial Church Council, and Devon Family History Society have the Baptisms, Banns, Marriages, and Burials online for Parracombe

Christ Church
Parracombe
Devon

Denomination:Church of England
Diocese:Exeter
Built:1878
Graveyard:Yes