George Nympton

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George Nympton
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St George's church, George Nympton
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George Nympton
Location within Devon
Population175 (2011 census)
Civil parish
  • George Nympton
District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
List of places
UK
England
Devon
50°59′31″N3°51′10″W / 50.9919°N 3.8528°W / 50.9919; -3.8528

George Nympton or Nymet St George is a small village and civil parish in North Devon district, Devon, England. In the 2011 census it was recorded as having a population of 175. [1]

From northwards clockwise the neighbouring parishes are South Molton, Bishop's Nympton, Queen's Nympton, and King's Nympton. [2]

George Nympton has a parish council. [3]

There are 16 listed buildings in the parish, all at Grade II except the church which is Grade II*. They include the village hall, some tombs in the churchyard, and various houses. [4]

The parish church of St George is part of the South Molton Mission Community within the Diocese of Exeter. [5] [6]

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References

  1. "George Nympton (Parish): Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  2. "Facts and Figures: About the County: Maps. North Devon – Parishes (pdf file)". Devon County Council. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  3. "George Nympton Parish Council". North Devon council. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  4. "Advanced search". National Heritage List for England . Historic England. Retrieved 8 August 2016.Enter parish name to search
  5. "St George, Nymet St George (George Nympton)". South Molton Mission Community. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  6. "St George, George Nympton". achurchnearyou. Church of England. Retrieved 8 August 2016.