Ashreigney

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Ashreigney
Devon

St James' church
Location
Grid reference: SS629136
Location: 50°54’22"N, 3°57’4"W
Data
Post town: Chulmleigh
Postcode: EX18
Local Government
Council: Torridge

Ashreigney is a village in the midst of Devon, about two miles west of the River Taw, across which a further mile beyond stands the village of Chulmleigh. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 446, compared to 540 in 1901.[1]

Within the parish is the small settlement of Riddlecombe, which was a mediæval manor.[1]

The village was recorded in the Domesday Book.

Parish church

The church, St James, is mostly fifteenth century and has a mediæval font.

Outside links

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Harris, Helen (2004). A Handbook of Devon Parishes. Tiverton: Halsgrove. p. 9. ISBN 1-84114-314-6.