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Pilton, Devon Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Pilton, Devon

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Pilton, Devon history

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Alfred the Great (871–899) had a fortified town, or burh, built at Pilton. Pilton’s wall was 1485 feet long and the nominated garrison consisted of 360 men in the event of an invasion. The 13th century parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building.

Leper Hospital

A history of St. Margaret’s Leper Hospital at Pilton was written by the genealogist Benjamin Incledon (1730–1796), of Pilton House, whose ancient family had originated at the estate.

Victorian Pilton

White’s Devonshire Directory (published 1850s) described Pilton as a pleasant village, on an eminence, about half a mile north of Barnstaple. The manor of Pilton belonged to a Benedictine Priory, which was founded here as a cell to Malmsbury Abbey, and was valued at £56. 12s. 8d. per annum at the dissolution, when it and the manor were granted to the Chichester family.

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Best Pilton, Devon places to visit

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Pilton, Devon has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Pilton, Devon’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Pilton, Devon’s information audio spots:

Holy Trinity Church, Barnstaple Holy Trinity is an Anglican parish church for Barnstaple in Devon. Dating from 1867 with an earlier tower from 1843 to 1845, the church comes under the Diocese of Exeter and has been Grade II* listed building since 1981.

Penrose’s Almshouses Penrose’s Almshouses are 17th-century almshouses in Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, in Devon, built in memory of John Penrose (1575–1624) They have been a Grade I listed building since 1951.

Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon covers the history and culture of the North Devon area. The displays range from prehistoric times to Victorian era. The building and its garden railings beside the river front have been Grade II listed since 1988.

St Peter’s Church, Barnstaple St Peter’s Church is the parish church of Barnstaple in North Devon. The church dates back to the 13th-century with much restoration during the Victorian era by George Gilbert Scott and his son John Oldrid Scott.

Newport, Devon Newport is one mile south-east of the historic centre of Barnstaple. It is situated on the east side of the River Taw. Few ancient buildings survive, the “Old Dairy” being a notable exception.

Rock Park Rock Park was donated to the public by William Frederick Rock and opened in 1879. It has a number of listed structures including an obelisk at the entrance to the park.

Guildhall, Barnstaple The Guildhall in Barnstaple in Devon was completed in 1828. Beneath and behind the Guildhall is the Pannier Market. The building has been a Grade II* listed building since 1951.

Queen Anne’s Walk Queen Anne’s Walk (formerly The Mercantile Exchange) is a grade I listed building in Barnstaple, North Devon. It was completed in 1713 as a meeting place for the town’s merchants. It is believed to have been designed by the architect William Talman, on the basis of its similarity to his work at the Hall in Drayton.

Pilton House, Pilton Pilton House in the parish of Pilton, near Barnstaple, North Devon, Ex31. Grade II listed Georgian mansion house built in 1746 by Robert Incledon (1676-1758)

North Devon District Hospital North Devon District Hospital is an NHS district general hospital in the town of Barnstaple, North Devon. It is run by Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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