Denomination Church of England Deanery Hartland Province Canterbury Phone +44 7494 233305 | Dedication Saint Mary Archdeaconry Barnstaple Parish Appledore Diocese Diocese of Exeter | |
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Website www.appledorestmarys.com Address Churchfields Rd, Appledore, Bideford EX39 1RL, UK Similar Diocese of Exeter, Coronation Chair, River Taw, Lundy | ||
St Mary's Church is the parish church of Appledore. It sits on the Quay overlooking the River Torridge. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1836, the church being dedicated two years later. The sailing ship Marco Polo was used to create the wooden screen. The creation of a church in Appledore is believed to be due to Protestant dissenters being ejected from nearby Northam Parish Church in 1662 and opening their own chapel in 1699.
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