History
Forrabury History
The presence of this beautiful Norman font, indicates that there has been a church on the current site for well over 900 years
1169 The earliest documentary evidence records that Forrabury Church was 'gifted' to Hartland Abbey
1308 The first Rector was recorded
| 1520 The present porch was added with its roof of huge granite slabs |  |
1760 The accepted date for the building of the tower
1842 Roof almost blown away by gale known locally as 'The Jessie Logan Gale". Repairs cost £46.2s.11p
1847 Vestry minutes record that 'the inhabitants are inconvenienced for the want of sittings in the church and enlargement of the building would be desirable for their accommodation.'
1867 Apart from the tower, the south side of the building and the porch, Forrabury was rebuilt at a cost of £320.00
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Many old medieval oak benches removed and sold, but some remain, forming the pulpit, credence table and the 5 altar panels seen here. |
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1911 Chancel flooring, panelling, altar rails and screen installed
1914 Present organ installed
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2004 Extensive restoration of tower at a cost of over £50,000 and today Forrabury Church remains at the very heart of our community |
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