reset old fragments, but are most notable for the panels by Christopher Whall (1897 and 1908) and by his daughter, Veronica Whall (1926). Monuments in the church include a chest tomb to Sir Richard Pomeroy (died 1496) and his wife. Also a monument of 1613 to Lord Edward Seymour (died 1593) and his son, and daughter-in-law. The carving of its figures were described by Pevsner as "astonishingly naive". A display as a remembrance of wartime events (WWII) is inside the church. The church features in the final wedding scene of Ang Lee's 1995 film Sense and Sensibility. Today Berry Pomeroy's Parish Council meets at the Village Hall, next to Berry Pomeroy Parochial Primary School. Berry Pomeroy, along with nearby villages, is part of the East Dart ward which is represented by a councillor on the South Hams District Council. Berry Pomeroy is also within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). To celebrate the Millennium in 2000, a new bench was erected opposite the War Memorial, and every summer, a fete is held in the grounds of the manor house next to the church, which includes maypole dancing, Devonshire cream teas and a coconut shy. In 2005, Berry Pomeroy revived "Queene's Day", the anniversary of the accession of Elizabeth the First on 17 November. Celebrations begin with evensong in the parish church and culminate with a bonfire in the adjacent field, upon which is burned an effigy of Satan. References Further reading Powley, E.B. The House of De La Pomerai, Liverpool, 1944 Prince, Rev. John, Worthies of Devon (1701), 1810 edition, pp. 645–9, Pomerai, Sir Henry, Lord of Biry External links Berry Pomeroy GENUKI Berry Pomeroy Castle English Heritage The Friends of Berry Pomeroy Church Civil parishes in South Hams Villages in South Hams