ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHITTLEHAMHOLT
The Church, built in 1838, stands about ¼ mile from the village, adjacent to the Manor. Designed by R D Gould of Barnstaple it is regarded as a fine example of this architect’s work and a good example of a typical Victorian Church.
Viewed from the outside it is a tall rectangular stone building with a small Sanctuary at the East end and a vestry on the north side. It is built of stone with a pitched slate roof.
Inside it has a centre aisle and plain, stained pine pews. Seven large lancet windows with lancet triplets at the East and West ends give a very light Church. The pale plaster walls and white ceiling provide a very spacious and pleasing effect, which is enhanced by this lightness. A plain, open white and gold screen separates the nave and chancel. There is a two manual pipe organ in the chancel, above which is a large wall hanging of modern design.
Services are based on Common Worship using permitted variations within this and with Lay participation.
It is not the easiest of places to find - it is located on a very minor loop road just outside the village. If using a satnav the nearest postcode is EX37 9NT and you can then find the church set back from the road.
Viewed from the outside it is a tall rectangular stone building with a small Sanctuary at the East end and a vestry on the north side. It is built of stone with a pitched slate roof.
Inside it has a centre aisle and plain, stained pine pews. Seven large lancet windows with lancet triplets at the East and West ends give a very light Church. The pale plaster walls and white ceiling provide a very spacious and pleasing effect, which is enhanced by this lightness. A plain, open white and gold screen separates the nave and chancel. There is a two manual pipe organ in the chancel, above which is a large wall hanging of modern design.
Services are based on Common Worship using permitted variations within this and with Lay participation.
It is not the easiest of places to find - it is located on a very minor loop road just outside the village. If using a satnav the nearest postcode is EX37 9NT and you can then find the church set back from the road.
