St. Mary's Church in Mortehoe is a beautiful and fascinating Grade I listed building with a rich history.

• The de Tracey Tomb: A notable medieval chest tomb in the south transept of the church. The top slab has an engraving of a priest holding a chalice. While legend connects it to William de Tracy, one of the knights involved in the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170, it is more likely the tomb of a different Sir William de Tracy, a former rector of the church who died in 1322. It is believed that the tomb was constructed in the late 16th or early 17th century using broken stonework from around the church.

• Church History: The church's origins date back to Norman times, with the oldest parts dating to the 12th century. It was expanded and rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries, and underwent a thorough Victorian restoration in the mid-19th century. The leaflet describes various additions and changes, including a new chancel mosaic and stained-glass windows designed by Selwyn Image and Henry Holiday.

• Other Features include the organ installed in 1924, a clock erected in 1887, and the peal of six bells, the oldest of which dates to before 1400. The church's location is in a prominent spot overlooking the North Devon coast, and it is known for its carved bench ends.