Bishopsteignton

Civil Parish in Devon Teignbridge

England

Bishopsteignton

Bishopsteignton is a civil parish located in the county of Devon, England. Situated on the banks of the River Teign, it is part of the Teignbridge district. The parish covers an area of approximately 6.4 square miles and has a population of around 2,000 people.

The village of Bishopsteignton is nestled on a hill, offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and the river. It is a quintessential English village, known for its charming thatched cottages, narrow lanes, and historic buildings. The parish also includes the smaller settlements of Ashwell and Luton.

The heart of the village is centered around St. John the Baptist Church, a Grade I listed building with origins dating back to the 13th century. Other notable landmarks include the Bishop's Palace, a medieval manor house, and the Old Schoolroom, which now serves as a community center.

Bishopsteignton is a vibrant community with various amenities and services. It has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and several local shops and pubs. The parish is also home to a range of recreational facilities, including sports fields, a cricket club, and a bowling green.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with the nearby Haldon Forest Park providing walking and cycling trails, and the River Teign being popular for boating and fishing. The parish is well connected by road, with the A380 passing through, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Exeter and Torquay.

Overall, Bishopsteignton is a charming and picturesque civil parish, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors alike.

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Bishopsteignton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.564565/-3.545336 or Grid Reference SX9075. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bishopsteignton

Bishopsteignton is a large village on the north bank of the Teign Estuary, 1-2 miles west of Teignmouth - viewed here from the south above Ringmore.

Colin Smith

Luton - Lane

Hedge-lined lane in deepest Devon, close to Westhayes Farm, a dairy farm.

Colin Smith

Luton (Devon) - Dutch Barn

A barrel roof but no walls. Dutch barns are a relatively recent feature in British farm architecture, most dating from the 19th century. Nowadays they are more commonly used to store hay and straw.

Colin Smith

Humber - Humber Barn

Patchwork of cereal fields lined by hedgerows with Humber Barn nestling in a valley on the hillside.

Colin Smith

Luton (Devon) - The Elizabethan

A cosy Devon village pub which sources local food from the farming community. Link

Colin Smith

Sheep above Bishopsteignton

From Bishopsteignton footpath 5, which doesn't go through the well-guarded gateway. The sheep have the freedom of two sizeable and very steep fields above the village. How can they not appreciate the spectacular views? One of the pair of lambs in the background has taken to gambolling in a big way.

Derek Harper

View above Bishopsteignton

Gorse in bloom on a steep hillside next to the Old Walls Vineyard. Beyond housing on the east side of the village rises The Lea, with the Teign estuary and Shaldon beyond.

Derek Harper

Valley above Bishopsteignton

With elements of SX9174 : View above Bishopsteignton, taken further down the hillside. The Old Walls Vineyard beyond looks very bare at the moment.

Derek Harper

Vineyard, Bishopsteignton

A clearer view of the Old Walls vineyard seen in SX9174 : Valley above Bishopsteignton, from further down the hill. In the distance are suburbs of Teignmouth.

Derek Harper

Sundog, Bishopsteignton

At, I assume, its correct 22° angle to the sun on the left, this is seen from Teign View Road. Has it also captivated the bird on the wire? Several of the images at Link carry an explanation of the phenomenon.

Derek Harper

Clanage Cross

Two lanes meet at the top of the village of Bishopsteignton by a small triangle of green, with a view to the Teign estuary.

Derek Harper

Modern house, Lindridge Road, Bishopsteignton

Rowden House is set above the village, with excellent views.

Derek Harper

Lindridge Road, Bishopsteignton

Work is taking place at the cemetery just ahead, hence the van at the entrance.

Derek Harper

Stile, Bishopsteignton Cemetery

This can be seen to the left of the main gate in SX9074 : Bishopsteignton Cemetery. An odd affair, but the gate was occupied by the van seen in SX9074 : Lindridge Road, Bishopsteignton. The footpath sign points heavenwards, appropriately.

Derek Harper