The tower at Paignton parish church
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The tower at Paignton parish church
Image: © Paul Hutchinson Taken: 18 Dec 2008
The lower half was built by Bishop Grandisson (c. 1327) and the top part by Bishop Lacy (probably 1438 et seq.), causing the Paignton landscape to be dominated ever since by a noble memorial to two of the great names in the story of the church in Devon. Note the West Doorway (removed from an earlier building) and the slots in the portals, thought to be intended to support beams for a stage for "Miracle Plays" or public proclamations. From http://www.paigntonparishchurch.co.uk/the-church/short-history/
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Image Location
Latitude
50.43681
Longitude
-3.569733