St Michael and All Angels' Church, Princetown, Devon
Details
Accessibility
From Tavistock Road through iron gates and up a gravel path to the north porch. Up one step over drainage channel and further step to nave floor. Two sets of doors.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
Brief description
"A church built by prisoners of warThis simple, slender-towered Dartmoor church was built between 1812-14 by prisoners captured in the Napoleonic Wars with France, and the War of 1812 with the United States - they were held at Dartmoor prison.
Cherry and Pevsner describe the location on Dartmoor as 'unquestionably the bleakest place in Devon'. It is 436 metres above sea level and exposed to high winds and twice the national average rain fall. The walls are of local granite and the interior is as plain as the exterior.
The east window contains stained glass of 1910 in memory of the American prisoners who helped to build the church."
Address
Tavistock Road, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6RE
Phone
0845 303 2760 Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
Website
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-michael-and-all-angels-princetown.html
Directions
4 miles east of Tavistock, off B3557
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
Nearest railway station: Bere Alston (9.8 miles)
Amenities
Local amenities in Princetown or Tavistock
Travel Information
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Location
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