| St Bridget's Church, Bridestowe | |
| Pushpin Map: | Devon |
| Coordinates: | 50.6854°N -4.1056°W |
| Osgraw: | SX 51353 89430 |
| Country: | England |
| Dedication: | Saint Bridget |
| Denomination: | Church of England |
| Churchmanship: | Central churchmanship |
| Founded Date: | 13th & 15th century |
| Status: | Operational |
| Capacity: | 150 seats |
| Tower Quantity: | 1 |
| Bells: | 6 |
| Heritage Designation: | Grade II* listed |
| Materials: | Granite |
| Parish: | Bridestowe |
| Diocese: | Exeter |
| Archdeaconry: | Totnes |
| Province: | Canterbury |
| Vicar: | Revd Adrian Brook |
| Website: | www.northmoorteam.org.uk/bridestowe-st-bridgets |
St Bridget's Church in Bridestowe, Devon, is a parish church in the Church of England and one of the central buildings in the rural area on the northwestern edge of Dartmoor. It is a Grade II* listed building of medieval construction with restorations made in the 19th century.[1] [2]
The church is mostly 13th and 15th century, with a west tower and some fragments of Norman work as well as Early English and Perpendicular styles.[3] It is dedicated to the Irish Saint Bride or Bridget, who is depicted in one of the stained glass windows, and from whom the name of the surrounding village is derived.[4] The church's distinctive gateway is described in White's Directories as "a fine Norman arch supposed to be the remains of the original church".[5] Restorations were carried out in circa 1820, 1866, and 1890.[6]
On the north wall of the chancel is a 1665 memorial of 1665 to Lady Honor Fortescue Calmady, wife of Sir Shilston Calmady and mother of Josias Calmady.[7] [8] The churchyard contains the grave of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Wollocombe (1814).[9]
Regular services are only held on Sunday mornings.[10] A local flower festival is periodically held at the church.[11]