Church of St Edmund, Fore Street, Kingsbridge - South Hams

Large parish church of cruciform plan with transepts, north and south aisles to nave, chancel aisles and two-storey south porch. The C13 tower remains, church was rebuilt and dedicated 1414. Restored and extended 1849 and 1896. Internal decorations are in poor condition and have staining in numerous places. The congregation has ensured regular maintenance of the valley gutter since dry rot outbreaks in 2015 and 2018. Windows and stonework problems are urgent, particularly to the west end and a programme of repairs are planned. The north boundary wall has a significant outward lean.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST EDMUND

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1165559

Local Planning Authority:

South Hams

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Edmund

Street Name:

Fore Street

County:

Devon

District / Borough:

South Hams

Parish:

Kingsbridge

Parliamentary Constituency:

Totnes

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

D

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I