Morchard Bishop

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Morchard Bishop
Devon

Morchard Bishop
Location
Grid reference: SS7607
Location: 50°51’15"N, 3°44’56"W
Data
Population: 975  (2001)
Post town: Crediton
Postcode: EX17
Dialling code: 01363
Local Government
Council: Mid Devon
Parliamentary
constituency:
Central Devon

Morchard Bishop is a village in Devon, about eight miles north-west of Crediton in the heart of the county. It had a population of 975 recorded in 2001. The village has two churches, a primary school and a post office. Notable past residents include Ernest Bevin.

The local pub is The London Inn. There is also a doctor's surgery and a blacksmith.

The Two Moors Way, a long-distance walking route between Exmoor and Dartmoor runs through Morchard Bishop.

A minor river has its source by the village; the Pepper Lake, a tributary of the Lapford Yeo.

Name

The name Morchard means the great wood or forest from the Celtic: mǭr cę̃d, Modern Welsh: mawr coed. The affix of 'Bishop' is from its possession by the Bishop of Exeter, recorded in 1086.

Society and events

A village pantomime is performed each year.

The village has a playing field, with tennis court. The village football teams play here.

There is an active allotment association, and a ukulele band.

Outside links

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about Morchard Bishop)

References