Towns & cities · South West England
North Molton
North Molton — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
North Molton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,047 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0583°, -3.8061°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
North Molton is a village, parish and former manor in North Devon, England. The population of the parish in 2001 was 1,047, decreasing to 721 in the 2011 census. An electoral ward with the same name also exists. The ward population at the census was 2,206. Bounded on the north east by the border with Somerset, it is the second largest parish in Devon, covering about 15,000 acres. Until the 18th century the village was an important centre of the woollen industry, and mining was also a significant employer in the parish until the 19th century.
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Background
History
North Molton was a manor within the royal demesne until it was granted to a member of the la Zouche family by King John. In 1270 Roger la Zouche was granted a licence to hold a weekly market in the manor and an annual fair on All Saints' Day. The manor then passed through the St Maur family to the Bampfylde family, in the 15th century. Amyas Bampfylde (died 1626) built Court Hall—now demolished—to the immediate east of the church. The other significant family in the parish was the Parker family: in 1550 Edmund Parker was granted the office of bailiff of the manor and he built Court House, adjacent to the west of the church in 1553.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0583, -3.8061
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- North Molton
- Postcode
- EX36 3DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Population
- 1,047
Sources
- wikidata: Q543013 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Molton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints, North Molton, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 1725079.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Court House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
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Mole Bridge At Ss 74358 29842
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
New Bridge At Ss 7450 3115
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Holdridge Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Bicknor Bridge At Ss 7385 2794 (That Part In North Molton Cp)
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Steep Head
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Whitechapel, Bishops Nympton
Stately homes · 3.4 km
Riverside Camping & Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 3.4 km
Garden Walls And Gate Piers To Garden Immediately South Of Whitechapel Manor
Holy wells · 3.4 km
Johnstone Moors
Mountains & hills · 4.0 km
In Memory of Elizabeth II
Memorials & monuments · 4.3 km
North Molton is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 1,047. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,047
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- North Devon
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Things to see in North Molton
43 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in North Molton →
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Bishop's Nympton, North Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Court House
Court House — building in North Molton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Holy wells · South West England
Garden Walls And Gate Piers To Garden Immediately South Of Whitechapel Manor
Garden Walls And Gate Piers To Garden Immediately South Of Whitechapel Manor — Grade I listed wall in North Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Chapels · South West England
South Molton Cemetery Chapels
South Molton Cemetery Chapels — Grade I listed building in North Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Stately homes · South West England
Whitechapel, Bishops Nympton
Whitechapel, Bishops Nympton — Grade I listed English country house in North Devon, England, UK.
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Two Barrows
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Wheal Eliza
Wheal Eliza — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
South Molton Museum
South Molton Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · South West England
Guild Hall
Guild Hall — a Grade I-listed museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Mole Bridge At Ss 74358 29842
Mole Bridge At Ss 74358 29842 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · South West England
New Bridge At Ss 7450 3115
New Bridge At Ss 7450 3115 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Barton Bridge
Barton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Kennypark Bridge
Kennypark Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Pulsworthy Bridge
Pulsworthy Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bicknor Bridge At Ss 7385 2794 (That Part In North Molton Cp)
Bicknor Bridge At Ss 7385 2794 (That Part In North Molton Cp) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Alswear Bridge
Alswear Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
South Molton War Memorial
South Molton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
In Memory of Elizabeth II
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📷 5Museums · South West England
South Molton
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
George Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Riverside Camping & Caravan Park
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📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors, 640m north east of Garliford Mill
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Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Court House
Court House — building in North Molton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Mole Bridge At Ss 74358 29842
Mole Bridge At Ss 74358 29842 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · South West England
New Bridge At Ss 7450 3115
New Bridge At Ss 7450 3115 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Holdridge Hill
Holdridge Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bicknor Bridge At Ss 7385 2794 (That Part In North Molton Cp)
Bicknor Bridge At Ss 7385 2794 (That Part In North Molton Cp) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near North Molton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Riverside Camping & Caravan Park
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
George Hotel
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Yeo Valley Holiday Park
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Blindwell Bunkhouse
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre)
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The London Inn
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Barum Gate
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Marshals Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Molton?
- North Molton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX36 3DE), in the parish of North Molton.
- What is North Molton?
- North Molton — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to North Molton?
- Drivers can use postcode EX36 3DE.
- Is North Molton a protected site?
- Yes — North Molton is part of the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is North Molton free to visit?
- Yes, North Molton is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Molton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX36 3DE. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.