Clyst St Lawrence

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Clyst St Lawrence
Devon

St Lawrence in Clyst St Lawrence, Devon
Location
Grid reference: ST029000
Location: 50°47’31"N, 3°22’44"W
Data
Post town: Cullompton
Postcode: EX15
Local Government
Council: East Devon

Clyst St Lawrence is a village about eight miles north-east of the city of Exeter in Devon, and within that county's Cliston Hundred. In 2001 its population was recorded as 105, little changed from the 113 people who lived there in 1901.[1]

This is one of six parishes named after the River Clyst, which meanders through this area. The distinguishing element of its name is from the dedication of the church to St Lawrence.

The parish church, St Lawrence,[2] was founded in 1203 or earlier and it retains its granite font of that date.[1]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Harris, Helen (2004). A Handbook of Devon Parishes. Tiverton: Halsgrove. p. 48. ISBN 1-84114-314-6. 
  2. Church of St Lawrence - Clyst St Lawrence - British Listed Buildings