Awliscombe
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| Awliscombe | |
| Devon | |
|---|---|
 Farm buildings, Awliscombe | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | ST135016 |
| Location: | 50°48’28"N, 3°13’43"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 500 (2011) |
| Post town: | Honiton |
| Postcode: | EX14 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | East Devon |
Awliscombe is a village in eastern Devon, about two miles west of Honiton. The 2011 census showed a population of 500 for the parish.
In the centre of the village stands the church of St Michael & All Angels. Beside it is Awliscombe C of E Primary School.[1]
The village has been described as having "a fine show of mediæval stonework", and the church screen as being "one of the splendid survivals of the best craftsmanship of mediæval Devon".[2]
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Awliscombe) |
- Awliscombe Parish Council
- Devon Local Studies - Awliscombe community page
- Awliscombe in the Domesday Book
References
- ↑ "Awliscombe Church of England Primary School". Devon County Council. https://new.devon.gov.uk/schools/school/awliscombe-church-of-england-primary-school/. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ Mee, Arthur (1965). The King's England:Devon.