Towns & cities · South West England
Shillingford St. George
Shillingford St. George — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Barton · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shillingford St. George is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 382 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6833°, -3.5500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Shillingford St. George is a village on the outskirts of Exeter, Teignbridge, England. It is about 3 miles south of the City of Exeter. At the 2021 census, the village had a population of 395.
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Background
Description
The church is thought to have originated as the domestic chapel of the Shillingford family, one of whose members served as Rector of the parish and is recorded in the vestry list. The family retained ownership of the surrounding lands until they were sold by William Shillingford to Sir William Huddesfield, a prominent lawyer and Recorder of the City of Exeter. Huddesfield served as Attorney General to Edward IV of England and was later a member of the council of Henry VII of England. During his tenure, Sir William significantly enlarged the church and was responsible for the construction of its tower. Architecturally, the building is cruciform in plan, comprising a nave, chancel, and…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6833, -3.5500
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Shillingford St. George
- Postcode
- EX2 9QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Population
- 382
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Barton — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1883581 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shillingford St George (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shillingford St George church - geograph.org.uk - 1149468.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shillingford St. George?
- Shillingford St. George is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX2 9QL), in the parish of Shillingford St. George.
- Is Shillingford St. George free to visit?
- Yes, Shillingford St. George is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shillingford St. George?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX2 9QL.