Burlescombe Devon
Entrance through the late 15c north porch  . The round-headed Hamstone outer arch is a simpler version of that in the tower and is probably contemporary (1677). <a href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/Jy6LRv9172">www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/Jy6LRv9172</a>  when the tower &amp; porch were renovated .  Above, a probably 15c Beerstone niche with modern statue of the BVM &amp; Child, with crocketted canopy and above that a Beerstone panel carved with sunken quartrefoils containing heraldic arms of the Ayshford lords of the manor of nearby Ayshford Court 
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burlescombe, Devon 
Picture with thanks - copyright Friends of St Mary's, Burlescombe  
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burlescombe church devon