Pinhoe
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Pinhoe is a village on the north eastern outskirts of Exeter
in the English
county of Devon
, which was incorporated into the city in 1966. The 2001 census recorded a population of 6,108 people resident within Pinhoe Ward
http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1639, one of 18 wards comprising the City of Exeter. The population in 1901 stood at 952, and in 1801 was 351.
. It falls within Aylesbeare Deanery for ecclesiastical purposes. A parish history file is held in Pinhoe Library.
Pinhoe is mentioned as 'Pinnoch' in the Great Domesday Book
compiled in 1086. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7574604&queryType=1&resultcount=1
There have been several significant archaeological finds in the village over the past 100 years. These have included Roman
coins and what is known as 'the Pinhoe hoard' of Bronze age
metalwork found in 1999.
In 1001, the Danes, having landed at Exmouth, marched to Exeter, which they besieged, but unable to take the settlement, they laid waste the surrounding country. At Pinhoe, they were confronted by Cola, the Saxon
King Ethelred's
commander-in-chief, with a hastily assembled force: the Danes were victorious. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=50544&strquery=pinhoe The actual site of the battle is said to be in or near Mincimore copse. The day after the battle, the invading Vikings burnt Pinhoe, Broad Clyst, and other neighbouring villages. In 2001, the battle was commemorated in the village by a series of military re-enactments, a Viking-themed children's parade and summer fete.
The local community centre - America Hall http://www.americahall.co.uk- is linked to a more recent conflict. It was built with funds donated by the families and friends of American Service persons who were stationed in and around Pinhoe during the Second World War
in recognition of the community's hospitality. The National Blood Service
runs blood donor sessions at America Hall several times each year.
The village's other amenities include two pubs, recently rebuilt primary/junior school, popular pre-school - in a brand new building from September 2008 but still on the same site at Pinhoe School, doctor's surgery, several shops, an estate agency, sub Post Office, pharmacy, part-time bank with ATM, Chinese take-away and restaurant, and two hairdressers.
For several years, the annual Great West Run
(half marathon) has extended out to Pinhoe. The toughest part of the course used to be the uphill section along Chancel Lane, the most easterly part of the course, which competitors had to tackle twice during the race. The change to the route in 2006 retained the 'Pinhoe loop' but only as part of the first lap. To the relief of most runners, the route now goes down Chancel Lane.
station to London Waterloo and has its own unstaffed station
. During the Autumn of 2007, much of the undergrowth behind platform 1 - Eastbound (Honiton
/London
) - was cleared to improve station security. In September 2008, a ticket machine was installed on platform 2. New shelters, security cameras and dot matrix departure boards have also been installed. Journey times to London
are typically around 3 hours 20 minutes. The service is operated by South West Trains
.
A link road costing £3.9m opened in December 2006; this created a quicker and more convenient route to the Met Office
, Sowton Industrial Estate, and onwards to junction 29 of the M5
motorway and Exeter Airport
.
) was opened by Devon County Council
on 21 June 2011. This is known as the Pinbrook recycling centre and cost £3.8m to construct. It is intended to serve the east of Exeter, Pinhoe and communities further east.
There are several significant housing development proposals for Pinhoe. These include the redevelopment of the clay pit off Harrington Lane and brick works off Chancel Lane. The former coldstore site off Chancel Lane is being developed for high density housing by Taylor Wimpey Plc
. The development, called Chancel Park, is almost complete.
During 2011, there has been significant disruption across much of Exeter due to a programme of replacing gas pipes and water mains. Many of the roads around Pinhoe have been subject to road works and the bus routes in the area have been subject to temporary re-routing. These works have further reduced the quality of road surfaces in the area which were already suffering from reduced maintenance and the impact of two very cold winters. Some patching of potholes and 'slurry' resurfacing of pavements has taken place but little in the way of permanent improvements.
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
in the English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
county of Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, which was incorporated into the city in 1966. The 2001 census recorded a population of 6,108 people resident within Pinhoe Ward
Wards of the United Kingdom
A ward in the United Kingdom is an electoral district at sub-national level represented by one or more councillors. It is the primary unit of British administrative and electoral geography .-England:...
http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1639, one of 18 wards comprising the City of Exeter. The population in 1901 stood at 952, and in 1801 was 351.
History
Historically Pinhoe formed part of Wonford HundredHundred (division)
A hundred is a geographic division formerly used in England, Wales, Denmark, South Australia, some parts of the United States, Germany , Sweden, Finland and Norway, which historically was used to divide a larger region into smaller administrative divisions...
. It falls within Aylesbeare Deanery for ecclesiastical purposes. A parish history file is held in Pinhoe Library.
Pinhoe is mentioned as 'Pinnoch' in the Great Domesday Book
Domesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
compiled in 1086. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7574604&queryType=1&resultcount=1
There have been several significant archaeological finds in the village over the past 100 years. These have included Roman
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was a thriving civilization that grew on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC. Located along the Mediterranean Sea and centered on the city of Rome, it expanded to one of the largest empires in the ancient world....
coins and what is known as 'the Pinhoe hoard' of Bronze age
Bronze Age
The Bronze Age is a period characterized by the use of copper and its alloy bronze as the chief hard materials in the manufacture of some implements and weapons. Chronologically, it stands between the Stone Age and Iron Age...
metalwork found in 1999.
In 1001, the Danes, having landed at Exmouth, marched to Exeter, which they besieged, but unable to take the settlement, they laid waste the surrounding country. At Pinhoe, they were confronted by Cola, the Saxon
Saxons
The Saxons were a confederation of Germanic tribes originating on the North German plain. The Saxons earliest known area of settlement is Northern Albingia, an area approximately that of modern Holstein...
King Ethelred's
Ethelred the Unready
Æthelred the Unready, or Æthelred II , was king of England . He was son of King Edgar and Queen Ælfthryth. Æthelred was only about 10 when his half-brother Edward was murdered...
commander-in-chief, with a hastily assembled force: the Danes were victorious. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=50544&strquery=pinhoe The actual site of the battle is said to be in or near Mincimore copse. The day after the battle, the invading Vikings burnt Pinhoe, Broad Clyst, and other neighbouring villages. In 2001, the battle was commemorated in the village by a series of military re-enactments, a Viking-themed children's parade and summer fete.
The local community centre - America Hall http://www.americahall.co.uk- is linked to a more recent conflict. It was built with funds donated by the families and friends of American Service persons who were stationed in and around Pinhoe during the Second World War
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
in recognition of the community's hospitality. The National Blood Service
National Blood Service
The National Blood Service is the organisation for England and North Wales which collects blood and other tissues, tests, processes, and supplies all the hospitals in England and North Wales...
runs blood donor sessions at America Hall several times each year.
Geography
Overlooking the village sits St. Michael and All Angels church http://www.pinhoechurch.co.uk/The_Church.htm, in its current form, largely dating from the 15th Century. It is set in a neat church yard with an attractive 17th Century, thatched lychgate and a good view of Exeter.The village's other amenities include two pubs, recently rebuilt primary/junior school, popular pre-school - in a brand new building from September 2008 but still on the same site at Pinhoe School, doctor's surgery, several shops, an estate agency, sub Post Office, pharmacy, part-time bank with ATM, Chinese take-away and restaurant, and two hairdressers.
For several years, the annual Great West Run
Great West Run
The Great West Run is an annual road running event held through the streets of Exeter, usually in late April. It was first run in 1985. Originally run as a marathon, in recent years it has always been run as a half marathon. It attracts mainly regional entrants; winning times in 2004 and 2005...
(half marathon) has extended out to Pinhoe. The toughest part of the course used to be the uphill section along Chancel Lane, the most easterly part of the course, which competitors had to tackle twice during the race. The change to the route in 2006 retained the 'Pinhoe loop' but only as part of the first lap. To the relief of most runners, the route now goes down Chancel Lane.
Traffic
Pinhoe lies on the main rail route from Exeter St. DavidsExeter St Davids railway station
Exeter St Davids station is the most important of seven National Rail stations in the city of Exeter in southwest England. Today the station is owned by Network Rail and operated by First Great Western.-History:...
station to London Waterloo and has its own unstaffed station
Pinhoe railway station
Pinhoe railway station is a railway station on the eastern edge the city of Exeter, Devon, England, that serves the village of Pinhoe. It was opened by the London and South Western Railway in 1871 but is now operated by South West Trains which provides services on the London Waterloo to Exeter...
. During the Autumn of 2007, much of the undergrowth behind platform 1 - Eastbound (Honiton
Honiton
Honiton is a town and civil parish in East Devon, situated close to the River Otter, north east of Exeter in the county of Devon. The town's name is pronounced in two ways, and , each pronunciation having its adherents...
/London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
) - was cleared to improve station security. In September 2008, a ticket machine was installed on platform 2. New shelters, security cameras and dot matrix departure boards have also been installed. Journey times to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
are typically around 3 hours 20 minutes. The service is operated by South West Trains
South West Trains
South West Trains is a British train operating company providing, under franchise, passenger rail services, mostly out of Waterloo station, to the southwest of London in the suburbs and in the counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Berkshire, and Wiltshire and on the Isle of Wight...
.
A link road costing £3.9m opened in December 2006; this created a quicker and more convenient route to the Met Office
Met Office
The Met Office , is the United Kingdom's national weather service, and a trading fund of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills...
, Sowton Industrial Estate, and onwards to junction 29 of the M5
M5 motorway
The M5 is a motorway in England. It runs from a junction with the M6 at West Bromwich near Birmingham to Exeter in Devon. Heading south-west, the M5 runs east of West Bromwich and west of Birmingham through Sandwell Valley...
motorway and Exeter Airport
Exeter International Airport
Exeter International Airport is an airport located at Clyst Honiton in the District of East Devon close to the city of Exeter and within the county of Devon, South West England....
.
Recent development
The much delayed new household waste recycling centre off Exhibition Way (near AldiALDI
ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, doing business as ', short for "Albrecht Discount", is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany...
) was opened by Devon County Council
Devon County Council
Devon County Council is the county council administering the English county of Devon. Based in the city of Exeter, the council covers the non-metropolitan county area of Devon...
on 21 June 2011. This is known as the Pinbrook recycling centre and cost £3.8m to construct. It is intended to serve the east of Exeter, Pinhoe and communities further east.
There are several significant housing development proposals for Pinhoe. These include the redevelopment of the clay pit off Harrington Lane and brick works off Chancel Lane. The former coldstore site off Chancel Lane is being developed for high density housing by Taylor Wimpey Plc
Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey plc is one of the largest British based housebuilding companies. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index...
. The development, called Chancel Park, is almost complete.
During 2011, there has been significant disruption across much of Exeter due to a programme of replacing gas pipes and water mains. Many of the roads around Pinhoe have been subject to road works and the bus routes in the area have been subject to temporary re-routing. These works have further reduced the quality of road surfaces in the area which were already suffering from reduced maintenance and the impact of two very cold winters. Some patching of potholes and 'slurry' resurfacing of pavements has taken place but little in the way of permanent improvements.
External links
- MapMapA map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes....
http://www.multimap.com/map/photo.cgi?client=public&X=295500&Y=94500&width=700&height=400&gride=295500&gridn=94500&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=pc&pc=&zm=0&scale=10000&right.x=1&right.y=142 and aerial photo of Pinhoe from Multimap.comMultimap.comMultimap.com was a United Kingdom based provider of mapping and location-based services. It was acquired by Microsoft in 2007 and merged into Bing Maps in 2010.-History:...
http://www.multimap.com - Pinhoe library
- Pinhoe C of E combined school
- The Great West Run