Burrington village, Devon, England. Village and local information.
Burrington:
Designated
as a village in the Domesday Book [AD 1086]: "Bernintone / Bernintona / Bernurtona:
Tavistock Church and William Cheever and Geoffrey from the Abbot. 28 goats."
Last updated
09 July 2008
Copyright © Dave Tylcoat 1996-2008
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The Burrington peanut burglar!
We wondered where all the bird nuts were going...
Photo by Dave Tylcoat, 11 July 2007
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A postcard I have recently acquired:
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Burrington is roughly 540 ft above sea level and situated about a mile to the west of
the beautiful Taw valley - "Tarka
Country", in North Devon. It is a quiet village
with a small Post Office / shop, a primary school, floodlit Multi-Use Games Area
(MUGA) - and a
thatched pub - The Barnstaple
Inn. For those who love the outdoors this is the place to be -
we are surrounded by it - to the north is Exmoor, to the south is
Dartmoor. The North Devon coast is renowned for its rugged beauty and clean beaches. For
further information including accommodation etc., see the various links below.
Free car park.
The oak tree
symbolises the one that stands in the village square. Said to be
about 500 years old, recent major surgery has given the tree a new lease of life. In the
'Alphabet of Parishes' project based at the Beaford Arts Centre the
village is represented by the letter O - for Oak. A pottery plaque designed and made by
local potter Harry Juniper, commemorating the centenary of the Parish Council and bearing
a picture of the oak tree, is displayed in the porch of the Parish Hall.
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"BURRINGTON, a pleasant village, 4 miles N.W. by W. of Chulmleigh, has in its parish 5330 acres of land, including Halsbury, Callard, Northcote,
and other scattered farms. The parish had 1244 souls when the census was taken in 1841,
but they included 196 visitors at the village fair, on Trinity Monday. The Hon. Newton
Fellowes has a manor and estate here, but a large part of the parish belongs to the Rev.
P. Johnson, L.W. Buck, Esq., R. Chichester, Esq., and the Rev. James Buckingham, B.C.L.
The latter is patron and incumbent of the vicarage, valued in K.B. at £13. 11s. 3d., and
in 1831 at £301. The tithes were commuted in 1838, the vicarial for £260, and the
rectorial for £308. 10s. The latter belong to Mr. Tout. The Church (Holy Trinity), is an
ancient structure, with a tower and six bells, and a handsome screen. The Wesleyans and
Baptists have small chapels here. The poor have £2. 10s. yearly from Pyncombe's and
Tossel's charities." [From White's Devonshire Directory (1850)]
[The K.B. stands for King's Book or Libra Regis, which was begun by Henry VIII in 1535 to
value the church lands he 'acquired'. Subsequently the value of church land has been kept
in a series of documents called Valor Ecclesiasticus.]
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North Devon, tourist, accommodation, hotels, B&B, self-catering, holidays, walking, rambling, cycling, maps, books.
Local accommodation
** Be sure to ask for our local speciality - 'Tarka Masala' - it's like 'tikka masala' - but a little otter...
The Highbullen Hotel Golf &
Country Club
One of the highest quality country house hotels in
Devon, beautifully set in a richly wooded 200 acre parkland estate nestling
between the Mole and Taw Valleys. Boasting breathtaking views towards the
romantic landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the 42 bedroom hotel is truly a
hidden treasure. Situated in The Pavilion, a fully equipped fitness suite,
kitted out with the latest Life Fitness equipment and manned by qualified,
attentive staff, is available to those who like to use exercise as a means of
unwinding from the stresses of modern life. There are qualified coaches
available to give lessons in tennis, swimming, golf and fishing.
Email:
info@highbullen.co.uk
Web:
http://www.highbullen.co.uk/index.htm
Northcote Manor - English Country
House Hotel
Northcote
Manor Country Hotel has scooped another prestigious award by being nominated
‘The Most Excellent Country Hotel’ by Condé Nast Johansens. • AA RED STARS
• The Which? Hotel Guide 2002 • AA 2 Rosettes 2002 • RAC "Gold Ribbon" Award
2002 • The Good Food Guide 2002 • Tourist Board GOLD Award 2002 • The Good Hotel
Guide 2002 • RAC Cooking Award level 3 2002 • Member of Pride of Britain Hotels
2002 • MICHELIN 2001 Guide TWO RED Turrets and RED Comfort Award.
Northcote Manor Country House Hotel, Burrington, Umberleigh, North Devon EX37
9LZ. Tel: 01769 560501 Fax: 01769 560770.
Email:
rest@northcotemanor.co.uk
Web:
http://www.northcotemanor.co.uk/
Fox & Hounds Country Hotel
The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel is nestled in the beautiful Taw Valley.
Ideally situated for your country break. The grounds border the River Taw
and offer some of the finest woodland walks and fishing in the area.
Situated on the A377, halfway between Exeter and Barnstaple, Dartmoor and
Exmoor. A superb location to take advantage of Devon at its best. It
is only a 2 minute walk from Eggesford Station.
Email:
relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk
Web:
http://www.foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/home.html
The Barton - Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
+ Self-Catering Holiday Cottage, sleeps 10
Relax in the peaceful surroundings of our ancient farmhouse. Awake to the crow
of the cockerel and the sound of bird song. Situated midway between the old
market towns of Barnstaple and Crediton, South Molton and Great Torrington.
Centrally located for exploring Dartmoor, Exmoor and the beautiful North Devon
coast. Pretty double and family rooms available with ensuite facilities,
tea and coffee tray, television, radio/alarm clock. Sitting room with log
burning fire. Dining room. Large garden. Off road parking. The Barton,
Burrington, Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9JQ. Tel: 01769 520216
E-mail:
bartonfarm@yahoo.com
Web:
http://www.burrington-barton.co.uk/
Bouchland Farm
John & Eileen Chapple welcome you to spend a holiday on their family run working
farm of 140 acres. Now in our 28th year. Family, double and twin rooms. Full
English breakfast and home cooked four-course evening meal using fresh farm
produce. En-suite rooms with tea making facilities and colour television. Games
room with snooker, darts and table tennis. Nightly or weekly bookings for B&B
with optional evening meal. For a brochure and current prices please phone
Eileen Chapple on 01769 560394. Bouchland Farm, Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon,
EX37 9NF.
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Local businesses & services
POSTCARDS
Postcards for sale on
ebaY
Old postcards for sale. Alte Ansichtkarten zu verkaufen. Cartes
postales anciennes à vendre. Venta de tarjetas postales antiguas.
OLD, MODERN, THEMATIC, ARTIST, TOPOGRAPHICAL, UK, WORLD --
POSTCARDS, STAMPS AND COVERS.
Dave Tylcoat,
Tyle Cott, Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9JQ. Tel: 01769 520630.
SALES:
Postcards, + Bird
Stamps, Germany Stamps + a link to my current eBay sales.
Currently selling:
12,000 ARTIST POSTCARDS:
Printed, Photogravure, Real Photographic, Chromolithograph
For more details please go to:
ART POSTCARDS
Riverford Organic Vegetables
Based in Buckfastleigh, suppliers of fresh, local, organic vegetables - they
deliver to Burrington. High quality & tasty!
Tel: 0845 6002311 Web:
www.riverford.co.uk
The PC Geek
PC repairs, upgrades, health checks, tuition. 10 years experience.
New & second hand PCs for sale. Callout anywhere in North Devon.
Contact Andy Carnegie, Tel: 01769 520712 Mob:07903566861 Email:
Tpcgeek@aol.com Web:
http://www.tpcgeek.co.uk/
Martin Marks - Professional Decorator
MTF Training
4x4 driving training, ATV's, trailer handling and winch operation. Courses are
run by a Ministry approved ADI registered instructor with advanced driving
qualification. Lantra approved training centre. Contact Ian Shacklock, MTF
Training, Moortown Farm, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8HA. Tel: 01837 83325.
Email: info@mtftraining.com
Web: www.mtftraining.com
Penimagic
Computer Tuition (North Devon only), Business Stationery,
Personal Stationery. Penny Povey, The Old Stores, High Bickington, Nr.
Umberleigh, N. Devon, EX37 9BB. Tel: 01769 560127 or Fax: 01769 560016.
E-mail: penny@penimagic.co.uk
Web: http://www.penimagic.co.uk/
Burrington Brewery
The home of Newt Real Ales. A traditional Brewery making Real
Ales in the time honoured fashion in the heart of the North Devon countryside
using only the finest barley, malt, hops, water and yeast. There are two beers
at present - 'Black Newt' (a porter style) and 'Azza Newt' (best bitter style).
Contact Craig Carter. Tel: 01805 622813 or 07986 009295
E-mail:
info@burringtonbrewery.co.uk Web:
http://www.burringtonbrewery.co.uk
Bonny Beef
Fresh, tasty beef & lamb - direct from the farm. Please be assured that our meat is:
traceable and reared in a well cared for environment; professionally butchered at a local
butchers premises; very well hung at the butchers; returned to the farm where it is
chilled (not frozen) and labelled; vacuum packed for convenience. Bonners farm is pleased
to currently supply Northcote Manor Country House Hotel. Bonners Farm, Burrington.
Tel: 01769 520601. E-mail: sarah@bonny-beef.co.uk
Web: www.bonny-beef.co.uk
The Barnstaple Inn
Your local pub. A good selection of beers, wines, spirits and local Cask
Conditioned Ales. Variously available ales are: XTC from Barum Brewery, Barnstaple;
Schooner & Cavalier from Clearwater Brewery, Torrington; Dartmoor & Tinners from St Austell Brewery
and Exmoor from Golden Hill Brewery.
Occasional guest ales. Thatchers Gold cider, Carlsberg lager and Ansells
bitter. Non-alcoholic alternatives always available. Pool, darts,
skittles. Theresa & Mick Harding, The Barnstaple Inn, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JG. Tel: 01769 520457.
Burrington Post Office & Stores
Anne or Denise Miller. All the
usual Post Office facilities plus groceries, newspapers etc. Burrington, Umberleigh,
EX37 9JG. Tel: 01769 520272.
Neil Taplin
Building maintenance, painting, repairs, conversions, carpentry etc., - no job too small.
Neil Taplin, Ash Lodge, Burrington. Tel: 01769 520602.
A.T. Motor Repairs
Servicing, engine tuning, maintenance, body repairs. Alan Tapscott, High Bickington, EX37
9BJ.
Tel: 01769 560707.
Victor Le Fort
Central heating boiler servicing & breakdowns. Oil, gas, LPG & solid fuel. Victor
Le Fort, Mill Moor Cottage, Hansford, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9ES. Tel / Fax: 01769
520285.
Country Profile
General building and suppliers of the best Upvc windows and conservatories. Free
quotations with no obligation. Kevin Pincombe, Abbots Marsh Cottage, Burrington,
Umberleigh, EX37 9ND. Tel / Fax: 01769 560156. E-mail: countryprofile10@yahoo.com
Web: www.ukdoubleglazing.co.uk/countryprofile
Higher Hacknell
Farm, Organic Beef and Lamb
Organic Beef, Lamb, Christmas Turkeys, Chicken, and Pork. "Richly flavoured Devon beef and lamb...at
exceptionally affordable prices" Lynda Brown -The shopper's guide to organic
food. "All the meat is produced to the highest standards of animal welfare"
Homes and Gardens". "Melt-in-your-mouth texture and real flavour" You Magazine
(Mail on Sunday). "A Beacon of Hope" Christopher Stopes-Judge of the Organic
food Awards 1998. All delivered directly to your door packed in a chilled box.
Nationwide mail order.
E-mail:
enquiries@higherhacknell.co.uk Web: www.higherhacknell.co.uk
Colin Jones Design
Design of quality websites and web pages at a very reasonable price.
Cleave Hill, Dolton, Devon. Tel: 01805 804219.
Email: colin@cjonesdesign.co.uk
Web: www.cjonesdesign.co.uk
Ashreigney Country
Fundraisers
Organisers of events to raise funds for local charitable organisations. Contact
Steve Johns,
Email:
countryfundraisers@yahoo.co.uk Web:
http://beehive.thisisnorthdevon.co.uk/countryfundraisers
Walking in Devon
A hobby not a
commercial web site. All the information
you need to get walking in the beautiful Devon countryside.
Contact: John Harris, 01920 822887 Web:
www.walkingindevon.co.ukC
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Location of Burrington
In the 'West Country', about 12 miles SSE of Barnstaple in North Devon.
50° 55.9' N, 3° 56.5' W
Ordnance Survey SS6316
Landranger Sheet 180 (1:50,000)
or Explorer Sheet 127 (1:25,000)
Maps by Dave
Tylcoat
Essential MAPS for this area - at the lowest prices:
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Travel information
Note that there are three places called Burrington in Britain (in Ordnance Survey city, town or village category), the other two being in Herefordshire - SO4472, and North Somerset - ST4859.
Local trains and buses
Taxi (Private Hire)
A service is available from Dolton Beacon Garage, Tel: 01805 804240.
Bookings can only be taken over the phone between 7:30am & 7:30pm - although the
actual service operates day & night.
Car Hire
Ford Rental (Barnstaple): 01271 372809 / 374173; Peugeot (Barnstaple):
01271 326622; Eurodrive (Barnstaple): 01271 376677; Enterprise (Barnstaple): 01271 852900.
Minibus Hire (Burrington based)
ABC Minibus Hire. 16 seater for parties, trips & events. Tel: Ron;
01769 520591, or Andy; 01271 322251.
By air
Exeter International Airport
(about a one hour drive from Burrington).
Eaglescott
Airfield (about five minutes drive). Tel: 01769 520404.
By road
See maps above
- or go direct to this URL at
Streetmap.co.uk:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=263735&Y=116964&A=Y&Z=3
National journeys
Traveline is a service which
provides impartial journey planning information about all public transport
services – buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground -
throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Tel: 0870 6082608. For the
National Rail Enquiry Service (NRES) phone 08457 484950. For coach travel
check with National Express on 08705 808080. (The last two are
particularly useful for up-to-the-minute details of any service changes)
Burrington's
current weather + 10 day forecast
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More local information
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Burrington on
Google Earth
- perfect for all those curtain-twitchers &
gossipers out there - zoom right into someone else's back garden!
» The population of
the Parish is around 530.
» Burrington Parish Council Meetings, agendas, minutes, etc.
» Little Oaks Montessori Pre-School takes place in the Parish Hall in Burrington. We take children aged 3, 4 and 5 years old from Burrington and many surrounding parishes including High Bickington, Ashreigney, Umberleigh, Chulmleigh and Atherington. The pre-school is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings and a drop-in Toddler session operates on a Wednesday morning. We are Ofsted registered and inspected and were judged to be "Outstanding" in all areas by Ofsted in May 2007. For more details please contact Sarah Bonner on 01769 520601 or visit http://www.littleoaksmontessori.co.uk
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Burrington Primary School,
Burrington Church Of England Controlled Primary School
Tel: 01769-520352 Fax: 01769-520352
admin@burrington-primary.devon.sch.uk
More info:
http://www.devon.gov.uk/schoolslist/asp/aschoollist.asp
» Parish Registers are held in the Devon Record Office; they cover Christenings 1601-1622 and 1637-1886, Marriages 1601-1612 and 1637-1975, Burials 1592-1610 and 1637-1960. [Some non-conformist records are also kept at the DRO]. Transcripts of the Parish Registers are held in a special collection in the Westcountry Studies Library. Entered into the IGI (as of Jan 1993): Parish Church Christenings 1610-1812 and Marriages 1601-1612, 1624-1837.
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Chulmleigh Cricket Club
- always looking for players!
Contact:
Dave Gidney (Club
Captain) on 01363 84739. Web:
http://www.chulmleighcricketclub.co.uk
» Devon Record Office, Exeter, has the 1838 Tithe Map and the 1905 Portsmouth Estate Sale Catalogue among many other items. E-mail Devon Record Office: devrec@devon.gov.uk
» Dartmoor Firing. Use this to plan your walking - otherwise you may encounter Red Flags!
» Public Rights of Way - where you can or can't walk. You can use an online form to report that Public Bridleway / Footpath signs have been illegally removed (they don't disappear by themselves!).
» Monthly news round-up from Devon County Council (opens in new window)
» Local Studies Centre, Barnstaple. Tel: 01271 388608.
» Community information in & around Umberleigh
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DCC Local Studies
Service –
Burrington.
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Holy Trinity Church
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picture, floor plan, details and the
» Ryall, David. Lest We Forget, War memorials around South Molton. South Molton Archive, 68pp. [ISBN 0 951236 1 4]
» Wesleyan Chapel: Registers for c1807-27 - see Barnstaple Circuit (PRO RG 4/954).
» Burrington Burials, 1813-1837. Devon Family History Society.
» If you have some old documents of your own and need some help with reading them take a look at Dave's 'Early English Handwriting' page.
» South Molton & District Archive Local History Society. Details of archive holdings for the twenty-eight parishes in what used to be the South Molton Rural District, lists of publications, etc. The Community Information Centre, 1 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU. Tel: 01769 572378 Fax: 01769 274233.
» GENUKI: Burrington. UK & Ireland Genealogy.
» Devon County Council's website is at: www.devon.gov.uk
» North Devon District Council. Go>
» Devonshire Heartland Tourism Association. Go>
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BBC Devon. A-Z of Devon towns and villages.» North Devon Surname Index to the Census. Microfiche: M.F. Snetzler, Barcott, Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LN. [1861, 1871 and 1881 census records for this parish]
» Burrington Methodist Church, 1829-1979: 150th anniversary celebrations. Burrington: The Church (1979) [12]p: ill. [Westcountry Studies Library - p287.1/BUR/BUR]
» Inscriptions on the graves in the church yard of Burrington N. Devon. Manuscript
(1917) 1 vol. [Westcountry Studies Library - s929.5/BUR/BUC]
» Buckingham, E.H., Burrington, Devon: Memorial Inscriptions (1917). [SoG DE/M25]
« Celtic symbolism on a stone in the church yard. [Picture by Dave Tylcoat]
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A few figures from the South West of England Regional Development Agency:
» More coastline than any other English region.
» 37% of the land area is covered by a National Park or
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
» 60% of England's Heritage Coast.
» 39% of England's Ancient Monuments.
» 24% of England's listed buildings.
"So local it's not funny"
Tourists might like to acquaint themselves with the following terms:
In Devon:
grockle
n. dial. & sl. a visitor or holiday-maker, esp. from the North or
Midlands to SW England. [20c.: orig. uncert.] [OED]
- and further west, in Cornwall:
emmet n. archaic
or dial. an ant. [OE æmete] [OED]
Have a nice day!
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