Stockleigh Pomeroy

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Stockleigh Pomeroy
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Stockleigh Pomeroy
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Population117 (2011 UK Census)
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Postcode district EX17
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50°49′23″N3°35′28″W / 50.822941°N 3.59123°W / 50.822941; -3.59123 Coordinates: 50°49′23″N3°35′28″W / 50.822941°N 3.59123°W / 50.822941; -3.59123

Stockleigh Pomeroy is a village and civil parish in Devon, England at the foot of the Raddon Hills. The parish church which is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin [1] has a Norman doorway. [2]

In 2016, a new village hall was opened to replace the Nissen hut used formerly which was opened in 1950. The new hall was built using grants from various bodies as well as contributions from the local community of both time and money. [3]

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References

  1. "St Mary the Virgin, Stockleigh Pomeroy". A church near you. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
  2. "Stockleigh Pomeroy". Devon County Council. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
  3. "Stockleigh Pomeroy New Village Hall Unveiled". Devon Communities Together. Retrieved 5 November 2016.