Notre Dame de Rouen. The façade of the Gothic Church in France. Photographer: Hippo1947. Licence: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Church Of Saint Peter, Ugborough, Devon.




The 16th-Century Rood Screen,
Church of Saint Peter, Ugborough, Devon.
Text and Illustration: DEVON CHURCH LAND




The Rood Screen.

Once a major Church, it is now quietly basking in past glories.

A wonderfully tall Tower.



The High Altar.

Beautiful Stonework on the 14th-Century Arcades.

Astounding paintings on the remains of the Late-Mediæval Rood Screen.




Marvellous Stonework.
Church of Saint Peter. Ugborough, Devon.

More great carvings on the Parclose [Editor: A Parclose is a Screen or Railing in a Church enclosing a tomb or Altar or separating a Side Chapel].

Two fine Fonts; Norman and Victorian.

Powerful Mediæval Roof Bosses in the North Aisle.


Church Of Saint Peter, Ugborough, Devon.

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