Combe Martin, Devon
 The Impressively tall four stage west tower of the church of St Peter ad Vincula, Combe Martin in Devon, was begun in the reign of Henry II [1154-1189], and completed later in early 15c  ;  99 feet in height to the battlement.   It has a clock and the 8 bells were recast by Taylor of Oxford in 1827 and by Mears and Stainbank of London in 1922.
Over the west window of the tower is a figure of Christ and on the south buttress is a niche with a representation of the Trinity, the north buttress has a figure of St. Michael slaying the Dragon. On the south side of the tower is a niche with a figure of a bishop, possibly St. Peter.   An animal figure on abuttress of south side supports a shield with 3 lions passant, the royal arms from Richard i to 1340 before Edward iii added the fleur-de-lys.

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