Towns & cities · South West England
Kentisbury
Kentisbury — village in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kentisbury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 266 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1833°, -3.9833°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kentisbury is a rural civil parish in North Devon, England, bordering the Exmoor National Park, consisting of three small hamlets, Patchole, Kentisbury Ford and Kentisbury, approximately 10 miles (16 km) north east of Barnstaple. The population at the 2001 census was 266 people, increasing to 299 at the 2011 census.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There is evidence of an Iron Age enclosure on Kentisbury Down. Kentisbury is mentioned in the Domesday Book, shown as Chentesberia.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1833, -3.9833
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Kentisbury
- Postcode
- EX31 4NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Population
- 266
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q664169 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kentisbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Thomass church, Kentisbury (geograph 3223307).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kentisbury
Villages · 1.0 km
Kentisbury War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down
Windmills · 1.3 km
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Zoos & aquariums · 1.5 km
Buzzacott Manor
Manor houses · 2.1 km
East Down
Villages · 2.2 km
Combe Martin
Towns & cities · 2.7 km
Knapp Down Standing Stone
Stone circles · 2.7 km
Kentisbury Down
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Holdstone Down
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Combe Martin
Villages · 3.3 km
Combe Martin War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Kentisbury is a village located in Devon, South West England, with a population of 266. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 266
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- North Devon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kentisbury
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kentisbury →
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Churchill Monastery
Churchill Monastery — monastery in Devon, England, UK.
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📷 3Castles · South West England
Voley Castle
Voley Castle — Iron Age hill fort in Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Wistlandpound Reservoir
Wistlandpound Reservoir — reservoir in Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Arlington Court
Arlington Court — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)
Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Voley Castle (Settlement)
Voley Castle (Settlement) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Castles · South West England
Beacon Castle (Settlement)
Beacon Castle (Settlement) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Ruined Tractor
Ruined Tractor — a natural landmark in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Holdstone Down
Holdstone Down — a mountain in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Carriage House
Carriage House — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
Youlston Park
Youlston Park — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 2Castles · South West England
Beacon Castle
Beacon Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kentisbury War Memorial
Kentisbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Arlington, Devon
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📷 5Windmills · South West England
West Middleton standing stones
West Middleton standing stones — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South West England
Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down
Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hunter's Inn
Hunter's Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Dean Camping
South Dean Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Town Farm Campsite
South Town Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Vineyards · South West England
Beacon Castle
Beacon Castle — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Castle Roborough
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kentisbury War Memorial
Kentisbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South West England
Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down
Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Buzzacott Manor
Buzzacott Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Kentisbury
Places to stay
📷 4Caravan parks · South West England
Wigmore Farm
Wigmore Farm — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Newberry Valley Touring and Camping Park
Newberry Valley Touring and Camping Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park
Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Dean Camping
South Dean Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Newberry Beach Lodge
Newberry Beach Lodge — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Pack o' Cards
Pack o' Cards in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Bunch Of Grapes Public House
Bunch Of Grapes Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part)
Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part) in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rock House Hotel
Rock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kentisbury?
- Kentisbury is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4NT), in the parish of Kentisbury.
- What is Kentisbury?
- Kentisbury — village in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Kentisbury?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4NT.
- Who owns Kentisbury?
- Kentisbury is owned by |leader_party =.
- Is Kentisbury a protected site?
- Yes — Kentisbury is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kentisbury free to visit?
- Yes, Kentisbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kentisbury?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4NT.