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Columbjohn Chapel and the Gatehouse Arch on the Killerton Estate
Columbjohn Farm, Rewe, Exeter, Devon EX5 4ER
Fri 6 Sep to Sunday 15 Sep 2024
Fri 6 Sep:1300-1500; Sat 7 Sep:1300-1500; Sun 8 Sep:1300-1500; Mon 9 Sep:1300-1500; Tues 10 Sep:1300-1500; Wed 11 Sep:1300-1500; Thu 12 Sep:1300-1500; Fri 13 Sep:1300-1500; Sat 14 Sep:1300-1500; Sun 15 Sep:1300-1500; Free Entry.
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Columbjohn Chapel and the Gatehouse Arch on the Killerton Estate
Heritage Open Day: Columbjohn Chapel and Gatehouse Arch: intriguing remains of an ornate C16th arch, isolated Chapel and the site of a lost Tudor mansion. Exeter University carried out an excavation of the area in May 2024. Come and find out what they found. Columbjohn Chapel was erected by Sir John Acland in 1608. It was built in the grounds of the original manor house at Columbjohn, purchased by Sir John in 1580. The manor house became the main residence of the Acland family in 1622 and was a significant location during the English civil war, 1642-1646. John Acland (grand-nephew of the above) was awarded a baronetcy during the war for his support of the King.