Alwington

Alwington
Devon
St Andrew's Alwington
Location
Grid reference:	SS408245
Location:	50°59’55"N, 4°16’13"W
Data
Post town:	Bideford
Postcode:	EX39
Local Government
Council:	Torridge

Alwington is a village in northern Devon, on the county's north coast.

The wider parish includes such villages and hamlets as Fairy Cross, Ford and Knotty Corner, all together with a population of 400 as at the 2011 census.

"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.

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Alwington)

• Devon Local Studies - Alwington community
• Alwington in the Domesday Book