St. James, Kings Nympton

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Description

This is a fine ancient parish church in the Perpendicular style, being of some 14th but mostly 15th century architecture. Its origins are that of a late Saxon minster of which only the windowless north wall remains. It has a beautiful rood screen and an unusual painted ceiling. The bell tower has a steeple added in Victorian times. The North transept has a quiet area for prayer and contemplation. Kings Nympton is a pretty village on a hill facing Dartmoor to the South, set among rolling hills and farms.

The church is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, and there are morning services every Sunday.

Location

Kings Nympton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9SS, United Kingdom

Directions

Grid reference: (OS Sheet 180) 682195

By car: 6 miles south of South Molton. 28 miles north of Exeter off the A377.

By Rail: Kings Nympton station is 2 miles south of the village.

Facilities

A wheelchair ramp is available but usually not needed to get a wheelchair into the Church.
There are no toilet facilities at the church.
The Grove Inn is within 200 yards and serves excellent food.
The Kings Nympton website www.kingsnympton.org.uk has local information about accomodation etc.

Hospitaller/Contact Person

Sue Rainger,
Skibbows House
Kings Nympton
Umberleigh
Devon
EX379SS

Tel: 01769580077

Email:

Web Link

http://www.kingsnympton.org.uk

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