Christ Church, Parracombe
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Welcome to the parish of Parracombe on the edge of Exmoor
It is thought there has been a Christian presence in Parracombe since about A. D. 520 when the Celtic Saint Petrock is reputed to have visited the area. The small church of St Petrock stands at the edge 
of the village and was built late in the 11th century by William of Falaise, a relative of William the Conqueror.
In 1879, there was concern for the structure of St Petrock and it was threatened with demolition. Following a public outcry supported by the artist and philanthropist John Ruskin, St Petrock was reprieved and repaired and today is cared for by the Redundant Churches Fund. It is used once each year for the service of the Spring festival, Parracombe Revels.
Following a local fund raising effort to which Ruskin himself gave £10, Christ Church was built as the new parish church in a more central location in the village.
Today, Christ Church is part of the benefice of Lyn Valley Churches, a list of which you will find on the right of this page, Our Other Churches.
Lyn Churches are in turn part of the North Devon Coast Ministry.
A warm welcome awaits you in Christ Church or any of the churches in our area.
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The Rectory
Lee Road
Lynton
(01598) 753251
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Sunday
Family service takes place on the first Sunday of each month.
Every first Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Every second Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
The group service rotates around the churches in our benefice. Every fifth Sunday so there is no group service when there are only four Sundays in the month.
Every fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
All Day Event
Current Editor: Mervyn Mugford
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