Towns & cities · South West England
Bickleigh
Bickleigh — village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weighside · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bickleigh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 243 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.8500°, -3.5000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bickleigh is a village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England, about four miles south of Tiverton. The 2021 census recorded a population of 339. The village lies in the valley of the River Exe and Bickleigh Bridge is an attractive stone bridge that takes the A396 road across the river. The present bridge was constructed in the early 17th century and is grade II listed. Bickleigh, as Bicanleag, is recorded as the location of a charter issued in 904 during the reign of King Edward the Elder. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Bichelei, meaning "Bicca's meadow". It is in the former hundred of Hayridge. Bickleigh Castle, the manor house formerly known as Bickleigh Court, has a Norman chapel and baptismal font. The gatehouse is a grade I listed building.
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Background
Description
The Devon Railway Centre occupies the site of the former Cadeleigh railway station, which was actually adjacent to Bickleigh. The Exe Valley Railway line, which ran through Bickleigh, opened in 1884 and closed in 1963. On the northwest bank of the River Exe, and by Bickleigh Bridge, is a large inn called The Fisherman's Cot. To the southeast of the bridge, and situated between the former railway station and the village, is Bickleigh Mill, which is a historic attraction with a restaurant and gift shops. Farmer Nick Lees and his family have constructed several maize mazes in a field near the village. The subjects included Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8500, -3.5000
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Bickleigh
- Postcode
- EX5 4BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Population
- 243
- Nearest railway station
- Weighside — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2090634 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bickleigh, Mid Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bickleigh, Devon (4444508525).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bickleigh?
- Bickleigh is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 4BU), in the parish of Bickleigh.
- Is Bickleigh free to visit?
- Yes, Bickleigh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bickleigh?
- The nearest railway station is Weighside, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 4BU.