Challacombe Devon
Church of the Holy Trinity, Challacombe Devon is situated at Barton Town, about 1 mile from the centre of the village which grew in its present location following the building of a new road to Simonsbath in the 17c, leaving the church in its rural setting next to a farm   
Barton Town was one of four manors in the parish in 1086 and Celts are believed to have still lived here after the Saxons conquered the area
The manor belonged in the reign of Henry II.in the 2nd half of the 12c, to the family of Ralegh, whose heiress brought it to the Chichesters.   It was later bought from them by Hugh Fortescue, Lord Clinton, whose descendants still own it

The church comprising of a two stage west tower, nave, chancel, vestry and south porch dates from the 13c, but was largely rebuilt in early 16c 
The earliest survivor is the font thought to be 14c <a href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/8071rY1YLy">www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/8071rY1YLy</a>
William Partridge, in 1758, gave 50l., half for teaching poor children, and half for the poor.   By the 19c a part of this benefaction having been lost, produced only 12s. per annum for each purpose.  
In 1850 the nave and chancel were entirely rebuilt, leaving the tower remaining. and all was  restored in 1874-5. 

Electricity and lighting were installed in 1976 by Gordon Potter in memory of his wife Letty May Potter 

The tower was rendered in 1990s when repair work was undertaken. .

The annual sheepdog trial, organised as a major fund raising event for the church, is very popular and provides a major link with the village in general.   Many who are not regular worshippers get involved with the planning and running of the event.

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