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Widecombe St Pancras Church, Devon

Located in Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, South West England, England
The 'Cathedral of the Moor', Widecombe St Pancras Church is a large and impressive building in the centre of the popular moorland village Widecombe in the Moor in the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park
The church we see today dates from the late 1300s and its Perpendicular tower is a major feature in the landscape in this area of the Park
If you head up onto Hamel Down and follow the Two Moors Way to the area around Bennett's Cross, you'll be on the fringe of Headland Warren and Farm. This is the site of extensive tin mining, some of the proceeds from which were used to build Widecombe St Pancras Church. When you are inside the church, look up at the roof bosses. You'll see the 'Tinners Rabbits' boss, a reminder of this mining past. We'd recommend looking at images taken by the local photographer Chris Chapman for further information. We provide a link to the 'Three Hares Project' website
Also within the church, look our for the wallboards that tell a violent, local story from which the following is taken: 'During the Sunday afternoon service of October 21st, 1638, a thunderstorm visited the valley. Lightning [sic] struck the tower and part of it fell through the roof. A fire-ball passed through the church and four people died'
Next to the church is the National Trust's Sextons Cottage and Church House. When we visited, we were told that the building has limited opening times. Check the National Trust site for details, website link provided below
To discover other churches within Dartmoor National Park, browse our Top 10 Recommended Churches in Dartmoor National Park list

External Links
www.chrischapmanphotography.co.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Sextons Cottage and Church House, Devon

Located in Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

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The Old Inn, Devon

Located in Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

Across the road from Widecombe St Pancras Church and the National Trust's Sextons Cottage and Church House, The Old Inn is in the heart of what is arguably Dartmoor National Park's most well known village. Widecombe in t...

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Shilstone Rocks, Dartmoor Horse Riding, Devon

Located in Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

Half day and full day horse riding in some of the most beautiful landscape within Dartmoor National Park. Members of the team here at PictureTheUK have enjoyed many rides from the stables and recommend it highly. There a...

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Ilsington Country House Hotel, Newton Abbot (Hotel)

Approximately 3.9 miles away.

Total Rooms: 25; Rates: £95 - £140 Per Night

Nestled amid 10 acres of private grounds, on the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, this family-run hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore the natural beauty of South Devon...

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Torns Park (Cottage)

Approximately 4.0 miles away.

Rates: £519 - £1,034 Per Week

Furnished in period style this detached country house boasts the spacious elegance of a bygone era as well as superb views towards Buckfast Abbey from its elevated position within Dartmoor National Park. Ashburton (1 mil...

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Silver Wood Barn (Cottage)

Approximately 4.1 miles away.

Rates: £505 - £1,034 Per Week

Set in a pretty moorland village 2 miles from Haytor Rock this imaginatively converted ancient stone barn offers very comfortable spacious accommodation. Enjoying stunning views over an unspoilt valley it is only 3 minut...

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