Thelbridge Explained

Country:England
Region:South West England
Shire County:Devon
Shire District:Mid Devon
Civil Parish:Thelbridge
Official Name:Thelbridge
Population:337
Population Ref:(2011 UK Census)
Coordinates:50.8946°N -3.7226°W
Post Town:Crediton
Constituency Westminster:Central Devon
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Static Image Alt:Thelbridge Cross Inn
Static Image Caption:Thelbridge Cross Inn

Thelbridge is a village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. It is 5 miles NE of Morchard Road railway station and 8½ NNW of Crediton.[1] In 2011 the parish had a population of 337.

The local church, St David's has medieval origins but was completely rebuilt in 1872–1875. It is grade II* listed and is in a Gothic style.[2]

The Thelbridge Cross Inn is a former coaching inn built of stone and cob and dates from the 1700s.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Vision of Britain through Time. GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth . History of Thelbridge in Mid Devon, Map and description. 5 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Church of St David, Thelbridge . British Listed Buildings. 5 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Thelbridge Cross Inn. 5 November 2016 .