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Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman
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Location Revelstoke, Noss Mayo, Devon, England
Built 1226
Listed Building – Grade I
Official name: Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman
Designated 19 July 1984
Reference no. 100432
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The Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman is a very old and special church located in the village of Noss Mayo, in Devon, England. It was built way back in 1226! This church is considered a Grade I listed building, which means it's a really important historical site that needs to be protected. It is now looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust, an organization that helps save historic churches.

A Look at the Old Church

This church is very old, with some parts dating back to the time of the Saxons. Over the years, different sections were added in the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries. You can still see some amazing old features inside.

Special Roofs and Features

The church's side passage, called an aisle, and the entrance area, known as the porch, still have their original carved "wagon roofs." These roofs look like the inside of a covered wagon, with curved wooden beams. Sadly, the roofs over the rest of the church have fallen down over time.

A New Church Nearby

In the years 1880 to 1882, a brand new church, also named St Peter's Church, was built very close to the old one. Because of this new building, the old Church of St Peter the Poor Fisherman started to fall into disrepair. Even though it's not used for regular services anymore, it is still considered a holy place. Sometimes, special church services are held there during the summer months.

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