St Mary Arches Church
St Mary Arches Church, Exeter
St Mary Arches Church is a small church in Exeter, Devon, England, which retains many Norman features. It was a place of worship for the Mayor of Exeter and local merchants during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries.[1] The Arches part of the name may come from a medieval arched thoroughfare which was located next to the church.[2]
The church is largely made of red sandstone and is listed as Grade I by Historic England.[3]
Monuments
Within the church are monuments to the following persons:
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- Christopher Lethbridge (d.1670), Mayor of Exeter in 1660.
References
- ↑ "St Mary Arches Church - Mary Arches". Exeter Memories. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ↑ "St Mary Arches Church". The Parish of Central Exeter. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ↑ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1239677)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
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Coordinates: 50°43′20.3″N 3°32′1.8″W / 50.722306°N 3.533833°W
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