The Village Church of All Saints, South Milton, has a long history with an uncertain beginning, but a definite milestone in 1269 when Bishop Bromscombe of Exeter granted a licence for a chapel.
The unusual font and the south door are earlier still, and the walls adjacent to the south door could be part of a Norman chapel.
At the end of the 13th century the chancel was extended eastwards and the north-south transept was added. The 14th century saw the building of the tower and the north aisle, which incorporated the transept and resulted in the church we see today.
The church has several interesting features but the most unusual is the font, which has carvings that appear pagan and have Celtic influences. Are the faces Pan and Midas? Adam and Eve? Sun and Moon gods? Take a look and decide for yourself. The church is generally unlocked everyday from 9ish to dusk, well worth a look around.
Starting at the front of the church, follow the path round to the left to find the necessary clues.
How many horizontal rows of metal studs are on the main door to the church = A
Take a seat and enjoy the view and find Kinross Turner - B9C5 ~ 2006
If you follow the path round the church, roughly half way up (no need to leave the path) find Walter Steer April 1E 1881 age D9
N50 (D-A) A.(A-C)(A+B-D)A
W3 (A-C)(D+C). A(D+B)E
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