Silverton
| Silverton | |
| Devon | |
|---|---|
 Fore Street, Silverton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SS955028 |
| Location: | 50°48’58"N, 3°29’2"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,905 (2001) |
| Post town: | Exeter |
| Postcode: | EX5 |
| Dialling code: | 01392 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Mid Devon |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Tiverton and Honiton |
Silverton is a large village in eastern Devon, about 8 miles north of Exeter. It is reckoned one of the oldest villages in Devon. In the year 2001, its population was 1,905.
Silverton has three pubs: The Lamb, The Three Tuns and the Silverton Inn.
The Church is dedicated to St Mary. It has a full set of bells which are rung regularly. Inside the pews have doors at the end of each row, which is unusual in this area.
The village is on the "old" road from Exeter to Tiverton and as such was once a busy thriving place. Now it has become a dormitory for people working in Exeter although there are still a number of original families living in the village. A post office, a small supermarket, butcher's shop and a hairdresser offer most necessities for the residents.
One feature of the village is the giant oak tree which is over 1000 years old.
The Bristol and Exeter Railway opened Silverton railway station in 1867 but it has since closed.
Big Society
On the first Saturday of each August, the village holds a Street Market, which is popular among local people. There are stalls selling local goods and crafts, as well as entertainment and children's activities organised throughout the day, and the tug-of-war always ends the day on a high.
Silverton has a football club, Silverton FC, who play in the Fresha Devon and Exeter Football League
Silverton Parochial Trust
The Silverton Parochial Trust is a historic charity still operating in the Silverton area. It comprises a collection of 13 legacies, the earliest dating from 1616 and now formed into a modern charitable trust controlling property, land and investments.
The Silverton Parochial Trust is managed by seven resident trustees.
Funds are available for the immediate assistance of parishioners who are in a condition of ‘need, hardship or distress’ which is not provided for by the state schemes such as Social Services or state benefit programmes.
Outside links
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