St Mary's Church, Appledore

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Church of Saint Mary
Dedication	Saint Mary
Denomination	Church of England
Administration
Parish	Appledore
Deanery	Hartland
Archdeaconry	Barnstaple
Diocese	Exeter
Province	Canterbury
Clergy
Vicar	Revd John Ewington Team Vicar
Minister	Mr Glen Yeo (Reader)
Other
Website	www.appledorestmarys.com

St Mary's Church is the parish church of Appledore. It sits on the Quay overlooking the River Torridge. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1836, the church being dedicated two years later. The sailing ship Marco Polo was used to create the wooden screen. The creation of a church in Appledore is believed to be due to Protestant dissenters being ejected from nearby Northam Parish Church in 1662 and opening their own chapel in 1699.