Pyworthy

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Devon. Paorda [sic] (1086) (DB), Peworthy (1239). ‘Enclosure infested with gnats or other insects’. OE pīe + worthig.

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Coordinates: 50°48′21″N 4°23′39″W / 50.8057°N 4.39407°W / 50.8057; -4.39407

Pyworthy
Pyworthy is located in Devon
Pyworthy

 Pyworthy shown within Devon
Population 615 
OS grid reference SS313028
District Torridge
Shire county Devon
Region South West
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Dialling code 01409
Police Devon and Cornwall
Fire Devon and Somerset
Ambulance South Western
EU Parliament South West England
List of places: UK • England • Devon

Pyworthy is a village in Devon.

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St. Swithin's Church

There is a 13th century church dedicated to Saint Swithin in Pyworthy, and is one of the few old Devon churches having a clerestory, the others being North Molton, South Molton, Cullompton, Tiverton and Poltimore.

Notable Residents

John Nettles (Actor)[1]

Andrew Parrish (Welder)


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