The parish church dates from 1235 with a late-Saxon font and a yew tree reputed to be at least 1000 years old in the churchyard. The exterior of the tower dates from the early 16th century with a 13th century interior still extant. It was originally one storey higher. Five of the present peal of six bells were cast in 1749 and the sixth was added in 1925. The Devon Association of Bellringers was founded at Zeal Monachorum in 1924 and the parish team has been active (and very successful in competition) since then, apart from a break from 1967 when the tower became unsafe. After strengthening and renovation, ringing began again in 1990. In 2005 a major restoration was undertaken, funded by a local appeal which raised over £30,000. The bells were rededicated on 18 August 2007. The church clock was also refurbished in 2007 with joint Devon County, Parish Council and Parochial Church Council funding.
The headline coordinates take you to the family grave of Rector H.J.A.Fothergill
His wife Elizabeth died June A # th
What age did the Rector die 5B ?
His granddaughter died in the year ##C#
The year his wife Elizabeth died #D##
Number of letters in his granddaughters Christian name minus 2 = E
Checksum of ABCDE = 29
The cache can be found at : N50° 49. A B C W003° 48.D E B
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