Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Rattery - South Hams

Parish church. C13, enlarged in C15 by addition of aisles and enlargement of transepts. Restored probably c1860s. Roughcast stone with slate roofs. Internally the walls are entirely plastered with unique incised and painted decoration. This has been affected by previous high level roof leaks and more so from rising damp retained by hard cementitious external pointing which is causing significant salt damage internally. The congregation has begun to plan a campaign of repair and to consider sources of funding.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Church of St Mary

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1147626

Local Planning Authority:

South Hams

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

County:

Devon

District / Borough:

South Hams

Parish:

Rattery

Parliamentary Constituency:

South Devon

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