St Mary's Church, Brixham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church |
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| Church of St Mary the Virgin | |
The Church Tower
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 St Mary's Church
Location in Devon
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| 50°23′10″N 3°31′08″W / 50.386037°N 3.518772°W | |
| OS grid reference | SX 92120 55119 |
| Location | Higher Brixham, Devon |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 18-Oct-1949 |
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| Diocese | Exeter |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, often called St Mary's Church, is a very old and important church. It is located in Higher Brixham, a town in Devon, England. This church is officially recognized as a special historic building. It has a "Grade II*" listing, which means it is a particularly important building. It was first listed in 1949.
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History of St Mary's Church
How Old is the Church Building?
The church building you see today was mostly built around the fifteenth century. This means it is over 500 years old! It was built to replace an even older church that stood on the same spot. That first church was built in a style called Norman architecture.
Changes Over the Years
Over the centuries, the church has had some updates. In 1867, the roof was replaced. Then, in 1905, the church underwent a big restoration to fix and improve parts of it.
The tall stone pillars inside St Mary's Church look very similar to those in St Mary's Church, Totnes. The Totnes church was being built around 1432. Because of this similarity, some people think that both churches might have been designed by the same architect.
Important People Remembered
Inside the church, you can find special memorials. These monuments remember members of the Upton family, who lived at a nearby place called Lupton House. There is also a monument for a famous judge named Francis Buller. The old records and papers about the church are kept safe by the South West Heritage Trust.
Supporting St Mary's Church
The Friends of St Mary's
There is a special group called "The Friends of St Mary's, Brixham." This group is a registered charity, which means they work to help the community. Their main goal is to help keep the church building in good condition. They work to "maintain, repair, restore, preserve, improve, beautify and reconstruct" the church. This helps make sure the church building can be enjoyed by everyone for many years to come.
External Links
- Find out more about the church
- Learn about its history on Brixham Future
