Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey

Civil Parish in Devon North Devon

England

Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey

Fremington: Rooty Cross Where the lane from Lovacott Green meets the B3232 Barnstaple-Torrington road. On the parish boundary with Tawstock — Fremington: Rooty Cross Credit: Martin Bodman

Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey is a civil parish located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the North Devon district, approximately 6 miles south of the town of Barnstaple. The parish covers an area of around 8 square miles and has a population of approximately 500 residents.

The parish is comprised of three main settlements: Horwood, Lovacott, and Newton Tracey. Each village has its own distinct character and charm. Horwood is a small rural village with a picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland. Lovacott is a hamlet that offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat. Newton Tracey is the largest settlement in the parish and is known for its friendly community and stunning views of the surrounding hills.

The area is rich in natural beauty, with the Taw Valley running through the parish. It offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The parish also boasts several historic landmarks, including St. Michael's Church in Newton Tracey, which dates back to the 13th century.

Despite its rural location, the parish benefits from good transport links, with the A377 road passing through nearby Barnstaple, providing easy access to the rest of Devon and beyond. There are also regular bus services connecting the parish to nearby towns and villages.

Overall, Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey is a charming and idyllic civil parish, with a close-knit community and a wealth of natural beauty to explore.

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Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.028698/-4.113252 or Grid Reference SS5127. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fremington: Rooty Cross

Where the lane from Lovacott Green meets the B3232 Barnstaple-Torrington road. On the parish boundary with Tawstock

Martin Bodman

Fremington: towards the âAtlantic Highwayâ

Looking across farmland to the A39 Barnstaple-Bideford road, seen from Litchardon Cross. With a bank of mist rolling in from the coast

Martin Bodman

Fremington: Voscombe

Farmyard seen from lane between Lovacott Green and Holmacott

Martin Bodman

Fremington: farmhouse at Voscombe

Martin Bodman

Fremington: near Holmacott

A fog bank rolling in from the coast on an otherwise bright August afternoon

Martin Bodman

Rooty Moor

A high square with good views. Here the view is from the lane between Charlacott Cross and Prospect Corner. The patches of woodland are around the head of a valley descending north towards Stonyland.

Derek Harper

Belladown Hill

Looking down the B3232 as it swoops across the valley of a headwater of Langham Lake and up to Newton Cross. The cluster of buildings along the ridge are on the lane from Newton Cross to Pristacott. The small building out in front of them is the telephone exchange.

Derek Harper

St Thomas a Becket church, Newton Tracey

"A modest church with several C13 windows" (Cherry and Pevsner). Seen across the churchyard.

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Charlacott

The nearest farm is Lower Charlacott, and the cottage above it is Vellacott. Taken from the tiny twisting lane between Newton Cross and Pristacott, and looking across the valley shown in SS5327 : Valley below Tennacott.

Derek Harper

Belladown Hill

Roughly a reverse view of SS5227 : Belladown Hill, taken across the valley from beside the telephone exchange on the far hill (although the building on the left is beside the exchange). This was taken about 35 minutes later, so the sun has disappeared from the field in the foreground. The B3232 climbs on the left. The buildings at the top of the hill (Belladown House and Tennacott House) are across the gridline in SS5228.

Derek Harper

Valley below Tennacott

A view down the valley of a headwater of Langham Lake, taken from the same spot as SS5227 : Belladown Hill, which looks directly across the valley. SS5327 : Charlacott is hidden on the left; the prominent buildings are at Linscott in SS5427. On the right, the lane to Pristacott winds along the south side of the valley.

Derek Harper

Tennacott

The farm overlooks the valley shown in SS5327 : Valley below Tennacott. The farm buildings on the left are at (Upper) Charlacott and in SS5328.

Derek Harper

Cattle near Tennacott

A herd of cattle cast evening shadows on a south-facing valley side; taken from the same spot as SS5227 : Belladown Hill.

Derek Harper

Valley at Charlacott

Taken from the same place as SS5327 : Charlacott, looking directly across the valley; there is an overlap on the right, with both photos showing a glimpse of Middle Charlacott. The farm on the hill opposite, which is just called Charlacott, is in SS5328.

Derek Harper

Tennacott

The farm, a little obscure in the hillside shadows, is also shown in SS5327 : Tennacott. This photo is from the same spot as SS5327 : Valley at Charlacott, which looks further to the right. The buildings above Tennacott are around Prospect Corner in SS5228.

Derek Harper

Field east of Newton Tracey

The sun picks out tell-tale evidence of the passage of farm machinery in this grass field beside the lane from Newton Tracey to Pristacott.

Derek Harper

Sheep near Newton Tracey

The sheep are grazing in a field within the angle of bends of the lane (seen as a double row of hedges this side of the pylons) from Newton Tracey to Pristacott. A small drain runs alongside the hedge beyond the sheep.

Derek Harper

Field near Newton Tracey

The lane from Newton Tracey to Pristacott (from which this was taken) swings round to the right behind the hedge on the left, and then bends left again. The pylon line down the valley crops up in SS5326 : Sheep near Newton Tracey and SS5326 : Valley near Pristacott.

Derek Harper

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Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey is located at Grid Ref: SS5127 (Lat: 51.028698, Lng: -4.113252)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon & Cornwall

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