In its early days the church came under the sphere of influence of Totnes Priory and the church 's priests were monks from the priory .
Thomas Becket was canonized in 1173 so the naming of the church must date from after 1173 .
In church 's early days the church came under the sphere of influence of Totnes Priory and the church 's priests were monks from the priory .
Thomas Becket was canonized in 1173 so the naming of the church must date from after 1173 .