Welcome to the Benefice...
This is the website of the United Benefice of Great Torrington - comprising Great Torrington, Little Torrington, Frithelstock and Taddiport Churches. North Devon, UK.
AboutSt. Michael & All Angels' Church, Great Torrington
We are a friendly, welcoming church rooted in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, committed to dignified worship, and good music. You are most welcome to join us at any of our services. Click here for more info.
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Service Times:SEVENTH SUNDAY of EASTER
The Sunday after Ascension Day - 16th May 2021
Next Sunday Pentecost 23rd May (Whit Sunday)
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Our Church histories and guides
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Great Torrington
St. Michael & All Angels' Church, Great Torrington |
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A Guide to the Church
Humphrey, a priest, was instituted as Vicar here on 22 February 1259. So there has been a parish church here for 700 years, and probably much longer than that. The oldest parts of this building are 14th century. Leyland’s Itinerary of about 1538 says, “Torington is a great large toune and stondith on the brow of an hille and hath 3 fair streates yn it and a good market everywke, and ons a yere apon St Michal’s day the best fayr in al those quarters. In the toune is but one paroch chirch. Dr Chaumbre is personne thereof.”
Humphrey, a priest, was instituted as Vicar here on 22 February 1259. So there has been a parish church here for 700 years, and probably much longer than that. The oldest parts of this building are 14th century. Leyland’s Itinerary of about 1538 says, “Torington is a great large toune and stondith on the brow of an hille and hath 3 fair streates yn it and a good market everywke, and ons a yere apon St Michal’s day the best fayr in al those quarters. In the toune is but one paroch chirch. Dr Chaumbre is personne thereof.”
Little Torrington
St. Giles' Church, Little Torrington |
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THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH
Little Torrington was originally a Saxon Settlement called Toritona. The Domesday survey of 1086 records that before the Norman Conquest in 1066 the Manor of Toritona was held by a Saxon called Edmar during the reign of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066). It is possible, therefore, that the first church to be built here was Saxon, dating from the early 11th century.
Little Torrington was originally a Saxon Settlement called Toritona. The Domesday survey of 1086 records that before the Norman Conquest in 1066 the Manor of Toritona was held by a Saxon called Edmar during the reign of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066). It is possible, therefore, that the first church to be built here was Saxon, dating from the early 11th century.
Frithelstock
St. Mary & St. Gregory Church, Frithelstock |
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WELCOME to Frithelstock Town and to the ancient Church dedicated to the Mother of our Lord and to the Pope who sent missionaries to convert our heathen forefathers to the Christian Faith and found the English Church.
Taddiport
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalen, Taddiport |
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Taddiport and the leper fields, from Castle Hill
From Castle Hill in Torrington there is a fine view over the Torridge to the parish of Little Torrington. In the bottom of the valley, on the Little Torrington side, by a fine mediaeval bridge, is the hamlet of Taddiport. A little further upstream are two narrow strip fields, popularly known as "leper fields", all that remain of a larger number which were there in living memory.
From Castle Hill in Torrington there is a fine view over the Torridge to the parish of Little Torrington. In the bottom of the valley, on the Little Torrington side, by a fine mediaeval bridge, is the hamlet of Taddiport. A little further upstream are two narrow strip fields, popularly known as "leper fields", all that remain of a larger number which were there in living memory.
Leper fields at Taddiport, from Castle Hill
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Welcome...
Little Torrington Church |
Frithelstock Church |
Taddiport Church |
GIVING GENEROUSLY TO SUPPORT ST. MICHAEL'SDuring this challenging Christmas of Coronavirus restrictions, we are still a church; meeting virtually or in our buildings for prayer services and fellowship, loving our neighbours by offering practical support to the vulnerable, and caring for our communities. The work of our church is reliant on people’s generosity, a generosity that is a hallmark of a lived-out faith and a testament to it ...
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Safeguarding...
If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to:
Benefice Safeguarding Representative : Fr. Peter Bevan : Email fr.peter@stmichaelstorrington.org.uk : Contact number : 01805 622166
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St Michael's Parish Safeguarding Officer : Mrs Terry Insull : Contact number : 01805 624503
Little Torrington Safeguarding Officer : Fr. Peter Bevan : Email fr.peter@stmichaelstorrington.org.uk : Contact number : 01805 622166 : also Benefice Safeguarding Representative.
Frithelstock Joint Safeguarding Officers: Rose Bond 01805 622281 : rosmarybond@btinternet.com
Sidney Adams 01805 622300 : siddrummajor@yahoo.co.uk
Taddiport : Acting Safeguarding Officer : Fr. Peter Bevan : Email fr.peter@stmichaelstorrington.org.uk : Contact number : 01805 622166
Diocesan Safeguarding Team’s contact details - https://exeter.anglican.org/resources/safeguarding/safeguarding-team/
If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.
The Great Torrington United Benefice Safeguarding Policy Statement is available on the Safeguarding page.
Benefice Safeguarding Representative : Fr. Peter Bevan : Email fr.peter@stmichaelstorrington.org.uk : Contact number : 01805 622166
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St Michael's Parish Safeguarding Officer : Mrs Terry Insull : Contact number : 01805 624503
Little Torrington Safeguarding Officer : Fr. Peter Bevan : Email fr.peter@stmichaelstorrington.org.uk : Contact number : 01805 622166 : also Benefice Safeguarding Representative.
Frithelstock Joint Safeguarding Officers: Rose Bond 01805 622281 : rosmarybond@btinternet.com
Sidney Adams 01805 622300 : siddrummajor@yahoo.co.uk
Taddiport : Acting Safeguarding Officer : Fr. Peter Bevan : Email fr.peter@stmichaelstorrington.org.uk : Contact number : 01805 622166
Diocesan Safeguarding Team’s contact details - https://exeter.anglican.org/resources/safeguarding/safeguarding-team/
If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.
The Great Torrington United Benefice Safeguarding Policy Statement is available on the Safeguarding page.
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Safeguarding is important to us.
If you have a concern in regard to safeguarding at the United Benefice of Great Torrington, please visit our Safeguarding page.