The bombed ruins of St Andrew's Church seen from the north

Date:
1 Jan 1944 - 17 Jul 1944
Location:
St Andrew's Church, Aveton Gifford, South Hams, Devon
Reference:
BB44/02872
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The church originally dated from 13th century. It was partially destroyed by a direct hit from a high explosive bomb on 26 January 1943 and only fragments of the fittings were salvaged. The church was extensively rebuilt and modified c1957-1970.

Content

This is part of the Series: TOM01/01 Series of photographic negatives commissioned by the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: TOM01 Mrs Margaret Tomlinson Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Client: National Buildings Record

Photographer: Tomlinson, Margaret

Keywords

Medieval Parish Church, Bomb Damage