Bishop's Tawton

Civil Parish in Devon North Devon

England

Bishop's Tawton

Higher Hearson Farm Farms and farm buildings in the geographical area North Devon. (The administrative area governed by North Devon District Council covers a slightly different area.) — Higher Hearson Farm Credit: Roger A Smith

Bishop's Tawton is a civil parish located in the county of Devon, England. Situated in the North Devon district, it covers an area of approximately 12 square kilometers. The parish is composed of the small village of Bishop's Tawton along with surrounding rural areas.

The village of Bishop's Tawton is nestled in the picturesque Taw Valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is located just 3 miles south-west of the bustling market town of Barnstaple, making it a popular residential area for those seeking a quieter countryside lifestyle while still having access to amenities.

The village itself is known for its charming thatched cottages, historic buildings, and a 13th-century church dedicated to St. John the Baptist. The church is a prominent feature of the village and is a testament to its rich historical past.

The parish is surrounded by lush green fields, rolling hills, and meandering streams, making it an idyllic setting for walking, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors. The area is also crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and bridleways, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

In terms of amenities, Bishop's Tawton has a village hall that serves as a community hub for various events and activities. There is also a primary school in the village, catering to the educational needs of local children.

Overall, Bishop's Tawton offers a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat while still being within easy reach of nearby towns and amenities.

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Higher Hearson Farm Farms and farm buildings in the geographical area North Devon. (The administrative area governed by North Devon District Council covers a slightly different area.)

Higher Hearson Farm

Farms and farm buildings in the geographical area North Devon. (The administrative area governed by North Devon District Council covers a slightly different area.)

Mist in the Taw Valley Mist in the Taw Valley looking from Codden Hill.

Mist in the Taw Valley

Mist in the Taw Valley looking from Codden Hill.

Frosty morning near New Bridge, Taw Valley, near Barnstaple. View from New Bridge across the Taw Valley. The River Taw can be seen in the distance.

Frosty morning near New Bridge, Taw Valley, near Barnstaple.

View from New Bridge across the Taw Valley. The River Taw can be seen in the distance.

Tawstock: above Pludmoor View in the direction of Codden Hill, far beyond the square on the other side of the Taw valley

Tawstock: above Pludmoor

View in the direction of Codden Hill, far beyond the square on the other side of the Taw valley

Tawstock: Newbridge Cross On the A377 by the turning to Tawstock village with New Bridge a crossing of the Taw, ahead

Tawstock: Newbridge Cross

On the A377 by the turning to Tawstock village with New Bridge a crossing of the Taw, ahead

Tawstock: oak tree On the Taw flood plain. Looking east-south-east

Tawstock: oak tree

On the Taw flood plain. Looking east-south-east

Tawstock: Paramount Mill An animal feeds depot, looking south-south-east on the lane between Comber’s Cross and Bridgetown

Tawstock: Paramount Mill

An animal feeds depot, looking south-south-east on the lane between Comber’s Cross and Bridgetown

Swimbridge: on Hangmanâs Hill View towards a new plantation, seen from the lane from Higher Bobleigh to Hearson Cross

Swimbridge: on Hangmanâs Hill

View towards a new plantation, seen from the lane from Higher Bobleigh to Hearson Cross

Bishopâs Tawton: on Codden Hill Overlooking the Taw valley. In mid distance is Bishop’s Tawton village. Just visible beyond is the tower or folly in Tower Park, Tawstock, across the river. The western suburbs of Barnstaple encroach, top right. Codden Hill is associated with the author of ‘The Journal of a Disappointed Man’. W N P Barbellion’s book was a sensation when published in the 1920s. The hill is also associated with Caroline Thorpe, the wife of Jeremy Thorpe, who died in 1970, aged 32, and loved the place. An obelisk has been erected at Codden Beacon in her memory

Bishopâs Tawton: on Codden Hill

Overlooking the Taw valley. In mid distance is Bishop’s Tawton village. Just visible beyond is the tower or folly in Tower Park, Tawstock, across the river. The western suburbs of Barnstaple encroach, top right. Codden Hill is associated with the author of ‘The Journal of a Disappointed Man’. W N P Barbellion’s book was a sensation when published in the 1920s. The hill is also associated with Caroline Thorpe, the wife of Jeremy Thorpe, who died in 1970, aged 32, and loved the place. An obelisk has been erected at Codden Beacon in her memory

Bishopâs Tawton: towardâs Hangmanâs Hill Seen from Codden Hill, Hangman’s Hill is the conical peak to the left, in the next square. The track to Codden Beacon – extreme right – is presently a permissive path for the public

Bishopâs Tawton: towardâs Hangmanâs Hill

Seen from Codden Hill, Hangman’s Hill is the conical peak to the left, in the next square. The track to Codden Beacon – extreme right – is presently a permissive path for the public

Bishopâs Tawton: Codden Beacon Obelisk erected in 1971. Inscribed ‘To Caroline who lived closely at Cobbaton and loved this hill, the beloved wife of the Right Honorable Jeremy Thorpe MP and mother of Rupert, she died on June 29th 1970 aged 32’. The obelisk was designed by architect Clough Williams Ellis of Portmeirion fame and the monument was dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Crediton on 4 December 1971

Bishopâs Tawton: Codden Beacon

Obelisk erected in 1971. Inscribed ‘To Caroline who lived closely at Cobbaton and loved this hill, the beloved wife of the Right Honorable Jeremy Thorpe MP and mother of Rupert, she died on June 29th 1970 aged 32’. The obelisk was designed by architect Clough Williams Ellis of Portmeirion fame and the monument was dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Crediton on 4 December 1971

Landkey: Higher Bableigh The farm in the centre of this shot, with Pitt Farm nearer the camera, in the hollow, now a residence. Seen from Codden Hill, beyond the square. The plantations, right, are on Hangman’s Hill

Landkey: Higher Bableigh

The farm in the centre of this shot, with Pitt Farm nearer the camera, in the hollow, now a residence. Seen from Codden Hill, beyond the square. The plantations, right, are on Hangman’s Hill

Bishopâs Tawton: agricultural merchants at Overton Bridgmans sell fencing, silage feeds, diesel oil, gates and garden machinery amongst other goods

Bishopâs Tawton: agricultural merchants at Overton

Bridgmans sell fencing, silage feeds, diesel oil, gates and garden machinery amongst other goods

Bishopâs Tawton: on Martinâs Hill Looking south west towards the Taw valley at New Bridge on a sultry September afternoon

Bishopâs Tawton: on Martinâs Hill

Looking south west towards the Taw valley at New Bridge on a sultry September afternoon

Bishopâs Tawton: Great Fisherton Once a farmhouse, its farm buildings now appear to belong to the neighbouring Little Fisherton. Some cob evident on the first floor

Bishopâs Tawton: Great Fisherton

Once a farmhouse, its farm buildings now appear to belong to the neighbouring Little Fisherton. Some cob evident on the first floor

Bishopâs Tawton: lane to Heaton Cleave is reachable but not on tarmac: it means driving through a gated farmyard at Heaton and then on by an unsurfaced track

Bishopâs Tawton: lane to Heaton

Cleave is reachable but not on tarmac: it means driving through a gated farmyard at Heaton and then on by an unsurfaced track

Bishopâs Tawton: Great Westacott Seen from the lane to Heanton with woods in Tawstock parish, the far side of the Taw valley, beyond

Bishopâs Tawton: Great Westacott

Seen from the lane to Heanton with woods in Tawstock parish, the far side of the Taw valley, beyond

Bishopâs Tawton: lane near Heaton Leading to Higher and Lower Woolstone

Bishopâs Tawton: lane near Heaton

Leading to Higher and Lower Woolstone

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Bishop's Tawton is located at Grid Ref: SS5828 (Lat: 51.037494, Lng: -4.020704)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon & Cornwall

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