St Marys Church Ottery St Mary Devon hotels:

In c1259, a new altar or chapel was dedicated at the Church of Sancte Marie de Ottery, but it is likely there was a church in existence long before. In c1337, the Bishop of Exeter founded his College of Canons in Ottery St Mary, and enlarged the small church, modelling it upon the cathedral in Exeter. The building was completed in c1342. The college was dissolved by Henry VIII in c1545. Given 5 star rating in "England's Thousand Best Churches". "Our historic and beautiful church of St Mary of Ottery has been a place of worship for nearly 700 years, and today has a large and lively congregation. Ours is a living church. We believe that our faith can inspire and transform our everyday lives. We are a group of people who wish to grow in our faith, and welcome people into our church family."