Friends of Chulmleigh Parish Church

The object of the Society is to promote and assist in the repair, maintenance, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the Church of St Mary Magdalene for the benefit of the whole community.

This fine stone-built church with its slate roof and 86 foot tower, dominates the town and is a clear reminder of the prosperous days of the late medieval woollen industry which probably brought about its foundation between 1300 and 1400A.D.

Set in the heart of the rural and agricultural countryside on Mid Devon, Chulmleigh has been affected by the changing fortunes and upheavals that have influenced farming over the centuries. The church is surrounded by a large and well maintained churchyard (now closed for burials) the western end of which is being developed as a Community Wildlife Garden with the assistance of the Devon Wildlife Trust and the support of local schools and residents. Across the road on the south side of the church is a further large graveyard (in use) sloping down the valley side of the Little Dart river, a really beautiful setting. 

The cost of maintaining this wonderful building in its present condition is in excess of £4,000 a year (£80 a week), and we estimate a further sum of approximately £2,000 each year is required for repairs and decoration.

 Were you baptised or married here or have you other connections with the church?

Or do you just appreciate its beauty and want to help maintain and improve this ancient building for future generations?

If so then please consider joining the Friends of Chulmleigh Parish Church. Contact Mr Croucher 01769 580209

The Friends of Chulmleigh Parish Church invite the leaving of legacies and/or one off donations which enable the giver to see the benefit of their gift.