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St Swithun

A medieval church with lovely stained glass windows, the churchyard has lovely views over the rolling mid Devon countryside.

Shobrooke, Devon

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The church will be open on a daily basis 9am to 4pm.

Cyfeiriad

Church Lane
Shobrooke
Devon
EX17 1AP

St Swithun's church, is externally a medieval church, mostly in Perpendicular style, built of red stone. The interior is mainly Victorian and has a number of very attractive stained glass windows.

The church is situated in a well kept churchyard with panoramic views over the beautiful rolling Devon countryside. A Holy Well that predates the original church may be found set in the grassy bank on the right, about a hundred yards up the lane opposite the lychgate which leads to the village about half a mile away.

Visitors are most welcome to all the services which take place at 11am every Sunday.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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