St Michael the Archangel's Church, Chagford
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| St Michael the Archangel Church, Chagford | |
|---|---|
| The Parish Church of Saint Michael the Archangel Chagford | |
 St Michael the Archangel's Church, Chagford | |
  St Michael the Archangel Church, Chagford Location within Devon | |
| 50°40′22″N 3°50′20″W / 50.67278°N 3.83889°W | |
| OS grid reference | SX 70146 87508 |
| Location | Chagford |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Churchmanship | Broad/high Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Michael the Archangel |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed[1] |
| Designated | 22 February 1967 |
| Specifications | |
| Spire height | 80 feet (24 m) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Exeter |
| Archdeaconry | Totnes |
| Deanery | Okehampton[2] |
| Parish | Chagford |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Reverend P. Seaton-Burn |
| Assistant priest(s) | Revered Dr. Harriet Every |
| Honorary priest(s) | Reverend N. Walter |
St Michael the Archangel's Church, Chagford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Exeter in Chagford, Devon.[3]
The church is medieval but appears to have been completely rebuilt in the 15th century. In 1870 the galleries were removed and the north aisle lengthened to compensate for the loss of accommodation. The organ was re-erected at the east end of the north aisle and was enlarged with several additions. A stained glass window by Ballantine of Edinburgh was erected in the tower in memory of Mrs John Northmore, the rector's sister. Gas lighting was introduced into the church, designed by Mr. Rouell of Newton Abbot, and executed by Mr. Willey of Exeter.[4]
The tower was restored by Messrs Dart and Francis of Crediton under the supervision of the architect W. D. Caröe between 1914 and 1915 at a cost of £800 when the bells were all recast.
