Pyworthy
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Pyworthy is a village in Devon
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, the others being North Molton
, South Molton
, Cullompton
, Tiverton and Poltimore.
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...
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St. Swithin's Church
There is a 13th century church dedicated to Saint Swithin in Pyworthy, and is one of the few old Devon churches having a clerestoryClerestory
Clerestory is an architectural term that historically denoted an upper level of a Roman basilica or of the nave of a Romanesque or Gothic church, the walls of which rise above the rooflines of the lower aisles and are pierced with windows. In modern usage, clerestory refers to any high windows...
, the others being North Molton
North Molton
North Molton is a village in north Devon, England.A feature of the village is the church of All Saints, which has a tall tower, nave and two aisles. The rood screen is Perpendicular in style and there are two parclose screens of different designs. The font is octagonal and also Perpendicular...
, South Molton
South Molton
"Molton" redirects here. Or see Molten or Moulton.South Molton is a small town in Devon, England. It is part of the North Devon local government district. The town is on the River Mole. According to the 2001 census the civil parish of South Molton had a population of 4,093.The town was one of...
, Cullompton
Cullompton
Cullompton is a civil parish and town in Devon, England, locally known as Cully. It is miles north-north-east of Exeter and lies on the River Culm. In 2010 it had a population of 8,639 and is growing rapidly....
, Tiverton and Poltimore.