Colebrooke Parish, Devon

Category: Local History

Colebrooke Parish

Posted:   |   Categories: Community Life, Devon Villages, Local History   |   Tags: Colebrooke, Coleford, Devon Countryside, Mid Devon, Parish of Colebrooke, Penstone

Colebrooke Parish Colebrooke Parish in Devon Nestled in the heart of Mid Devon, the Parish of Colebrooke is a beautiful rural community made up of the villages of Colebrooke, Coleford, and Penstone. Surrounded by rolling countryside, winding lanes, and rich farmland, the parish combines deep historical roots with a warm and welcoming community spirit. St Andrew’s Church, Colebrooke About Colebrooke The village of Colebrooke lies just west of Crediton, offering stunning views across the Devon countryside. Read more...

The Ship Inn Brawl of 1853: A Historic Tale from Coleford

Posted:   |   Categories: Devon, Local History   |   Tags: Coleford, North Devon Railway, The Ship Inn, 1853

The Ship Inn Brawl of 1853: A Historic Tale from Coleford In the early 1850s, the construction of the North Devon Railway from Crediton to Barnstaple brought a wave of activity to the quiet village of Coleford. The work attracted navvies (navigators) tasked with carving out a significant railway cutting east of the village. The Ship Inn: Lodging for Navvies Many of these navvies lodged at The Ship Inn, now known as Browns Farm. Read more...