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NOTE1851

Murray's Hand-book for Devon and Cornwall

By A. C.

The author does not mention Haccombe Chapel or the Oswell Rocks, both near Newton; the latter is a most picturesque spot, and the view near and far most interesting!—A notice of the tiles, and of the 2ft. 2in effigy at Haccombe, appears in the *Arch. Journal*, iii. 151. 237.—The monuments are in fine preservation up to the last of the "Haccombes" *ante* 1342, which is *perfect*. The chapel would be improved by the removal of the two pews and of the family arms from the velvet cloth on the communion-table!—Tavistock Church has an east window by Williment; pattern, and our Saviour in the centre.…

Topics: Historical Monuments, Church Architecture, Devon and Cornwall

Locations: Haccombe Chapel, Oswell Rocks, Newton, Tavistock Church, Dartmouth Castle, Littleham Church, Devonshire