St Nectan's Church, Hartland, Medieval church building in Stoke, Hartland, England
St Nectan's Church is a stone building in Hartland featuring a prominent tower about 128 feet tall. Inside, it contains a large carved rood screen from the 1450s and a Norman baptismal font from around 1170.
The church was founded around 1050 and was reportedly built as thanks for a safe journey during a sea storm. Over the centuries, the building was rebuilt and extended several times.
The stained glass windows here show scenes from local history, created by artists including Caroline Townshend and Joan Howson. These windows tell stories that matter to people in the area.
Visitors should know that the church holds regular services, so it is best to check ahead if you want to walk around freely. Access is on foot through the small village, with the building located centrally.
The remarkable carved rood screen from the 1450s stretches about 45 feet long and once housed an organ and seating on its upper level. This unusual design shows how churches once combined multiple functions into a single structure.
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