West Down

For other places with the same name, see West Down (disambiguation).
West Down parish church

West Down is a civil parish and village located in North Devon, England, between Braunton and Ilfracombe. In 2001 its population was 620.

West Down's church is dedicated to Saint Callixtus and its first recorded priest was in 1272. The present church dates from the 14th century, partly rebuilt in 1712. Its Norman font was buried in the churchyard in the Civil War and only rediscovered in the 19th century.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Harris, Helen (2004). A Handbook of Devon Parishes. Tiverton: Halsgrove. p. 182. ISBN 1-84114-314-6.

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Coordinates: 51°09′30″N 4°07′23″W / 51.15833°N 4.12306°W / 51.15833; -4.12306

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