George Nympton Explained

Official Name:George Nympton
Civil Parish:George Nympton
Country:England
Region:South West England
Coordinates:50.9919°N -3.8528°W
Hide Services:Yes
Population:175
Population Ref:(2011 census)
Static Image:George Nympton, St Georges church (geograph 4016734).jpg
Static Image Caption:St George's church, George Nympton

George Nympton or Nymet St George is a small village and civil parish in North Devon district, Devon, England. In the 2011 census it was recorded as having a population of 175.[1]

From northwards clockwise the neighbouring parishes are South Molton, Bishop's Nympton, Queen's Nympton, and King's Nympton.[2]

George Nympton has a parish council.[3] There are 16 listed buildings in the parish, all at Grade II except the church which is Grade II*. They include the village hall, some tombs in the churchyard, and various houses.[4] The parish church of St George is part of the South Molton Mission Community within the Diocese of Exeter.[5] [6]

External links

historical and genealogical information at GENUKI

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Nympton (Parish): Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics. Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. 8 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Facts and Figures: About the County: Maps. North Devon – Parishes (pdf file). Devon County Council. 28 January 2022.
  3. Web site: George Nympton Parish Council. North Devon council. 8 August 2016.
  4. Web site: Advanced search. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 8 August 2016. Enter parish name to search
  5. Web site: St George, Nymet St George (George Nympton). South Molton Mission Community. 8 August 2016.
  6. Web site: St George, George Nympton. achurchnearyou. Church of England. 8 August 2016.