Church of St Michael, Main Street, Blackawton - South Hams
Parish church. C14 chancel and possibly tower; nave and aisle rebuilt c later C15 or early C16. Restored in 1887, 1893, 1895 and 1898. Local shale rubble with granite and some red sandstone dressings slate roof. Church roofs are all in good condition following a 2010 programme of repair. However the tower masonry is damp and friable. Water penetration is causing damage to embedded timber beam ends and internal finishes. Steeplejacks have undertaken emergency tower repairs but it still needs further work.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Church of St Michael
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1108023
- Local Planning Authority:
- South Hams
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of St Michael
- Street Name:
- Main Street
- County:
- Devon
- District / Borough:
- South Hams
- Parish:
- Blackawton
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Totnes
- Region:
- South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Poor
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I
Contact Details
Matthew Knight 01179 750675
