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Ashwater

Ashwater War memorial
Ashwater War memorial Credit: Colin Madge

Ashwater is a small village located in the North West of Devon, England. With a population of around 400 residents, it is a tight-knit community nestled in the beautiful countryside. The village is situated about 10 miles south-west of Holsworthy and approximately 20 miles north of the coastal town of Bude.

Ashwater boasts a picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and meandering streams. The village itself features a mix of thatched and stone cottages, giving it a traditional and charming ambiance. St. Peter's Church, dating back to the 14th century, stands as a prominent landmark in the village.

The community in Ashwater is vibrant, with various events and activities held throughout the year. The village hall serves as a hub for social gatherings, clubs, and events, providing a space for locals to come together and engage in recreational activities. The primary school is at the heart of the community, offering education to children in the village and nearby areas.

Although Ashwater is predominantly a residential area, there are a few amenities to cater to the needs of the residents. These include a village shop, a local pub, and a post office. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents have access to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking trails and cycle paths. The nearby Tamar Lakes provide opportunities for water sports and fishing, while Dartmoor National Park is just a short drive away, offering stunning landscapes and recreational activities.

Overall, Ashwater is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in the heart of the Devon countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.73438/-4.289133 or Grid Reference SX3895. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ashwater War memorial
Ashwater War memorial
Ashwater Church Ashwater Parish Church is dedicated to St. Peter ad Vincula, and dates from 1250.
Ashwater Church
Ashwater Parish Church is dedicated to St. Peter ad Vincula, and dates from 1250.
Ashwater village
Ashwater village
Sunny Pooh Caravan site Small caravan site in Ashwater.
Sunny Pooh Caravan site
Small caravan site in Ashwater.
Gate / Entrance to Sunny Pooh Corner
Gate / Entrance to Sunny Pooh Corner
Peacock, Westmanton Adorning the roadside between Reservoir Cross and Ashmill, and apparently unconcerned by quite heavy traffic passing within a couple of metres.
Peacock, Westmanton
Adorning the roadside between Reservoir Cross and Ashmill, and apparently unconcerned by quite heavy traffic passing within a couple of metres.
Field, Westmanton The road to Ashmill, which can be seen ahead, runs behind the hedge on the left. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804730">SX3994 : Field, Westmanton</a> looks to the right across the same field.
Field, Westmanton
The road to Ashmill, which can be seen ahead, runs behind the hedge on the left. SX3994 : Field, Westmanton looks to the right across the same field.
Cottage and church, Ashwater In front of the tower of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804472">SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater</a> is Bell Tower Cottage, a "former farmhouse dating from between 1420 and 1540 ... medieval two room and cross passage houses are rare nationally" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90720-bell-tower-cottage-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90720-bell-tower-cottage-ashwater">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Cottage and church, Ashwater
In front of the tower of SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater is Bell Tower Cottage, a "former farmhouse dating from between 1420 and 1540 ... medieval two room and cross passage houses are rare nationally" LinkExternal link .
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater Cherry and Pevsner surmise that the church was originally cruciform. An "odd plan" to the pinnacled stair-turret that rises above the tower. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90719-church-of-st-peter-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90719-church-of-st-peter-ashwater">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater
Cherry and Pevsner surmise that the church was originally cruciform. An "odd plan" to the pinnacled stair-turret that rises above the tower. See LinkExternal link .
Graveyard, Ashwater The northern side of the churchyard, with a tree-lined bank rising to the road. Early daffodils.
Graveyard, Ashwater
The northern side of the churchyard, with a tree-lined bank rising to the road. Early daffodils.
Ashmill The C18 bridge across the River Carey is "Possibly on the site of "Essewater" bridge to which Bishop Stapeldon bequeathed 1 mark in 1326" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90714-ashmill-bridge-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90714-ashmill-bridge-ashwater">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . The hamlet has an industrial appearance, doubtless partly due to the fact that the station for Ashwater was here.
Ashmill
The C18 bridge across the River Carey is "Possibly on the site of "Essewater" bridge to which Bishop Stapeldon bequeathed 1 mark in 1326" LinkExternal link . The hamlet has an industrial appearance, doubtless partly due to the fact that the station for Ashwater was here.
Field near Thorndon Cross A view alongside the road between Reservoir Cross and Ashmill, which runs behind the bank and past the house on the right. Part of Ashwater is in the distance.
Field near Thorndon Cross
A view alongside the road between Reservoir Cross and Ashmill, which runs behind the bank and past the house on the right. Part of Ashwater is in the distance.
Thorndon Cross A pair of signposts fight for supermacy on the bank by the road to Ashmill.
Thorndon Cross
A pair of signposts fight for supermacy on the bank by the road to Ashmill.
Pasture, Westmanton A view taken across the road from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804442">SX3994 : Peacock, Westmanton</a>, with sheep grazing beyond an old tree-covered bank.
Pasture, Westmanton
A view taken across the road from SX3994 : Peacock, Westmanton, with sheep grazing beyond an old tree-covered bank.
Field, Westmanton Just north of the farm. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804447">SX3994 : Field, Westmanton</a> looks to the left across the same field.
Field, Westmanton
Just north of the farm. SX3994 : Field, Westmanton looks to the left across the same field.
Houses at Ashwater A scene on the eastern side of the village green. The K6 telephone box is listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90788-k6-telephone-kiosk-no-ashwater-211-ashwat" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90788-k6-telephone-kiosk-no-ashwater-211-ashwat">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . So too is the thatched C18 Holmdene <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90718-holmdene-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90718-holmdene-ashwater">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Houses at Ashwater
A scene on the eastern side of the village green. The K6 telephone box is listed LinkExternal link . So too is the thatched C18 Holmdene LinkExternal link .
House, Ashwater With an oak tree at the corner of the lanes to Henford and Thorney Cross.
House, Ashwater
With an oak tree at the corner of the lanes to Henford and Thorney Cross.
Green, Ashwater A little roofed box (a disguised Lucy box?) stands beside the telegraph pole on the green. Behind the waste bin can be seen the tower of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804472">SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater</a>.
Green, Ashwater
A little roofed box (a disguised Lucy box?) stands beside the telegraph pole on the green. Behind the waste bin can be seen the tower of SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater.
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Ashwater is located at Grid Ref: SX3895 (Lat: 50.73438, Lng: -4.289133)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Torridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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