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Historic churches · South West England

Ruins of Priory Church

In or near Frithelstock.

Free admission

Ruins of Priory Church — Grade I listed church building in Torridge, United Kingdom.

Ruins of Priory Church, historic churches in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Ruins of Priory Church is a parish church in Devon, South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX38.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Ruins of Priory Church are located in Frithelstock, Devon, in South-West England. This Grade I listed building is noted for its historical significance and contributes to the area's designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in North Devon.

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Coordinates
50.9550, -4.1883
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Frithelstock
Postcode
EX38 8JH
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruins of Priory Church?
Ruins of Priory Church is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX38 8JH), in the parish of Frithelstock.
What is Ruins of Priory Church?
Ruins of Priory Church — Grade I listed church building in Torridge, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ruins of Priory Church?
Drivers can use postcode EX38 8JH.
Is Ruins of Priory Church a listed building?
Ruins of Priory Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Ruins of Priory Church a protected site?
Yes — Ruins of Priory Church is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Ruins of Priory Church free to visit?
Yes, Ruins of Priory Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Ruins of Priory Church?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX38 8JH. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.