Church of St Leonard, Clawton EX22 6PS

Details

Accessibility

The church entrance has a small pull-in for cars where visitors can be dropped off, and parking is along the left side of the road facing up the hill. From the pull-in there is a fairly steep slope for approximately 30ft to the gate, with a handrail on the right. The lower surface is not smooth but is less potentially slippery for pedestrians. From the gate a tarmac path with a reasonably good surface runs approximately level to the south porch.

For those attending evening Services during the dark winter months a torch is recommended as there is no lighting on the road outside the church or at the entrance gate. There is a movement-activated floodlight at the north-east corner of the tower facing the entrance gateway and further round the path on the approach to the south porch, where there is an internal light. 

The south porch (right) has a step up (7cm) at the door followed by a 10cm drop to the tiled floor. Otherwise the floor of the nave and aisles is tiled and level.

There are steps inside the church to the chancel and at the base of the tower.

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Brief description

"The current building is built upon the site of an earlier church.  The oldest parts are the Chancel with its Norman windows on the North side, and the font.  The tower and archades of the North and South aisles were built in the 14th Century, the chapel in the North aisle being dedicated to St. Katherine."

https://www.clawton.org.uk/st-leonards-church 

Address

Church of St Leonard, Clawton EX22 6PS

Email

Web contact form: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9043/get-in-touch/ 

Phone

07484880770

Website

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9043/

https://www.clawton.org.uk/st-leonards-church 

Directions

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9043/find-us/ 

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

The closest train station is Okehampton (18 miles)

Bus services and times can be found here: https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/

Amenities

Ramped entrance

Car parking

Large print hymn books available on request

There are pubs nearby and plenty of amenities in Holsworthy