St. Michael, Marwood, Devon
Description
The church of St. Michael is an ancient building of stone in the Perpendicular style, consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle, south transept, south porch, and a western embattled tower containing 6 bells, cast in 1771: a richly carved screen, bearing the name of John Beapul, rector in the reign of Henry VIII. crosses the north aisle: the rood loft stairs exist, but the chancel screen disappeared about the turn of the 20th century: the chancel retains an Early English piscina: the carved stone font was presented by the late Mrs. Ann Tyrell, and the old one buried underneath to preserve it: the church plate includes flagon dated 1671, alms dish 1678, paten 1714, and a cup with cover of the time of Elizabeth: the church was restored in 1903, and affords 250 sittings. The churchyard was enlarged in 1878 by the addition of the parish bowling green.
Church Records
The parish register dates from the year 1602.
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 Marwood