Alwington
Village in Devon, England
Village and Civil Parish
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Population (2011) | |
• Total | 400 (2,011 census) |
Alwington is a village and civil parish in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The parish is on the coast and includes the hamlets of Alwington, Fairy Cross, Ford, Knotty Corner and Woodtown. The parish has a total population of 381 (2001 census), increasing at the 2011 census to 400.[1]
"Bible of Alwington"
The Bible of Alwington is the name given to the carvings inside the church, depicting Biblical scenes. These carvings cover the reredos, pulpit and manorial pew. They were carved by Reuben Arnold, a twentieth century carpenter from Monkleigh.[2]
Historic estates
- Portledge, ancient seat of the Coffin family, lords of the manor of Alwington.
- Yeo Vale
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alwington.
- Devon Local Studies - Alwington community page
- Alwington in the Domesday Book
51°00′N 4°16′W / 51.000°N 4.267°W / 51.000; -4.267
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Towns, villages and hamlets in the Torridge District of Devon, England
- Abbots Bickington
- Abbotsham
- Alfardisworthy
- Alverdiscott
- Alwington
- Appledore
- Ashreigney
- Ashwater
- Beaford
- Bideford
- Black Torrington
- Bradford
- Bradworthy
- Bridgerule
- Broadwoodwidger
- Buckland Brewer
- Buckland Filleigh
- Bucks Mills
- Bulkworthy
- Clawton
- Clovelly
- Cookbury
- Dolton
- Dowland
- East Putford
- Frithelstock
- Great Torrington
- Halwill
- Hartland
- High Bickington
- Hollacombe
- Holsworthy
- Huish
- Huntshaw
- Landcross
- Langtree
- Littleham
- Little Torrington
- Luffincott
- Merton
- Milton Damerel
- Monkleigh
- Newton St Petrock
- Northam
- Northcott
- Milton Damerel
- Pancrasweek
- Parkham
- Peters Marland
- Petrockstowe
- Pyworthy
- Quoditch
- Roborough
- Shebbear
- Sheepwash
- St Giles in the Wood
- St Giles on the Heath
- Stibb Cross
- Sutcombe
- Tetcott
- Thornbury
- Virginstow
- Weare Giffard
- Welcombe
- West Putford
- Westward Ho!
- Winkleigh
- Woolfardisworthy
- Yarnscombe
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