Bristol Channel floods 1607 brass plaque

This brass commemorative plaque records: 1606. On the XX day of January even as it cames to pass it pleased God the flud did flow to the edge of this same bras, and in this parish theare was lost 5000 and od pownds besides xxii people was in this parrish drown. Goldclif { John Wilkins of Pilgrew and William Tap Church Warden 1609 Recorded plaque organisation: John Wilkins and William Tap.

The Bristol Channel floods of 1607 were a devastating tidal surge that caused significant loss of life and property along the coasts of England and Wales. This event is remembered for its catastrophic impact on local communities and as one of the most destructive floods in British history.