Where is Dunchideock?

Dunchideock is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6), in the parish of Dunchideock.

How do I get to Dunchideock?

The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6.

Is Dunchideock free to visit?

Yes, Dunchideock is free to enter.

How do I get to Dunchideock?

The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6.

Towns & cities · South West England

Dunchideock

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Dunchideock — village in Devon, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station: Marsh Barton · 4.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Dunchideock, the nearest railway station is Marsh Barton, located approximately 4.9 km away. Entry to the area is free.

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Dunchideock is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 262 people. Address: EX6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6800°, -3.5800°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Dunchideock ( DUN-chid-ək, dun-CHID-ee-ək) is a small civil parish on the north eastern slopes of the Haldon Hills in Teignbridge, Devon, England. It covers an area of 392 hectares (970 acres) and lies about 6 km (3.7 mi) south-west of Exeter and 11 km (6.8 mi) north-east of Bovey Tracey. The parish, with a population of 262 in 2001, lacks a compact village, but consists of scattered dwellings. It is surrounded clockwise from the north by the parishes of Holcombe Burnell, Ide, Shillingford St. George, Kenn, and Doddiscombsleigh.

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Background

History

The parish church is dedicated to St Michael and is Grade I listed. It originated in 1308 at the latest, but the present church building, built of red sandstone, was started in the late 14th century. It has been partially rebuilt and restored many times. Within the parish was the former Haldon House which was the home of Sir Robert Palk, 1st Baronet. Mostly demolished in the 1920s, the remaining wing is now the Best Western "Lord Haldon Hotel". Also in the parish is Haldon Belvedere, a triangular tower on top of Haldon that was built by Palk in 1788 in memory of his friend General Stringer Lawrence. Archie Winckworth, the former owner of Dunchideock House, posted a memoir about the village…

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Coordinates: 50.6800, -3.5800
County: Devon
District: Teignbridge
Parish: Dunchideock
Postcode: EX6
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
Population: 262
Nearest railway station: Marsh Barton — 4.9 km

Sources

wikidata: Q596082 (CC0)
wikipedia: Dunchideock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: View over Dunchideock.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Dunchideock is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 262. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population: 262
Administrative county: Devon
Constituency: Central Devon
Top categories near here: 5 Mountain bike trails
3 Historic churches
2 Castles
2 Historic houses
2 Villages

Things to see in Dunchideock

23 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Dunchideock →

Disused car park, Bird of Prey viewpoint, Haldon - geograph.org.uk - 238841

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Viewpoints · South West England

Bird of Prey Viewpoint

Bird of Prey Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Quarries · South West England

Buller's Hill Quarry

Buller's Hill Quarry — protected area in Devon, England.

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Historic churches · South West England

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist — church in Holcombe Burnell, Devon, England, UK.

Free

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Historic churches · South West England

Church of St Michael

Church of St Michael — church in Doddiscombsleigh, Devon, England, UK.

FreeGrade I

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Historic churches · South West England

Church of St Michael

Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church, Teignbridge, United Kingdom.

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Castles · South West England

Cotley Castle

Cotley Castle — hillfort in Devon, England, UK.

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Historic houses · South West England

Culver House

Culver House — house in Holcombe Burnell, Teignbridge, England, UK.

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Archaeological sites · South West England

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest — forest in Devon, United Kingdom.

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Minor road leading to Windy Cross - geograph.org.uk - 2654202

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Granite Cross

Granite Cross — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Minor road junction on the ridge road past Haldon Tower - geograph.org.uk - 2654428

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Castles · South West England

Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)

Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Historic houses · South West England

Windy Cross

Windy Cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges · South West England

Rustic Bridge In The Woodland About 10 Metres North East Of Haldon Gate

Rustic Bridge In The Woodland About 10 Metres North East Of Haldon Gate — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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