St Michael's Church, Colyford
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| St Michael's Church | |
|---|---|
 St Michael's Church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Church of England |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Year consecrated | 1903 |
| Location | |
| Location | Colyford, Devon, England |
 Interactive map of St Michael's Church | |
| Coordinates | 50°43′36″N 3°03′57″W / 50.7267°N 3.0658°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | R. M. Fulford |
| Type | Church |
| Completed | 1889 |
St Michael's Church is a Church of England church in Colyford, Devon, England.[1] Built in 1888–89, St Michael's has been Grade II listed since 1984.[2] Today it forms one of five churches of the Colyton Parish and Holyford Mission Community.[3]
St Michael's was erected in 1888–89 at the expense of Mrs. J. L. Scarborough and her son Mr. Elijah Impey Scarborough "to the glory of God and in memory of Admiral Impey", Mrs. Scarborough's father. It was designed by Mr. R. M. Fulford and built by Messrs Luscombe and Son of Exeter. Although a private chapel, it was used as a chapel of ease for the residents of Colyford and was declared open by the Bishop of Exeter, Edward Bickersteth, during a ceremony on 17 January 1889.[4]
The church was later handed over to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners by Mr. Scarborough for the benefit of the village.[5] It was consecrated on 17 March 1903 by the Bishop of Crediton, Robert Trefusis, in place of the Bishop of Exeter who was unable to attend due to ill health.[6] St Michael's continues to hold Sunday services on a weekly basis and is also used for social events. In January 2015, the church's 125th anniversary was celebrated with a Songs of Praise service.[7]