Cheriton Fitzpaine

Cheriton Fitzpaine is a village in Devon, England, located 4 miles north-east of Crediton. The population of the parish in the 2011 Census was 556. The village is noted for its historic buildings, including the old Primary School, the longest thatched house in England.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Church of St Matthew and Church of St Mary the Virgin.

Church of St Matthew

Church

Photo: Dave Bushell, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church

Photo: Martin Bodman, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Cadbury Castle (Devon)

Archaeological site

Photo: Trotboy, Public domain.

Cadbury Castle is an Iron Age Hillfort close to Bickleigh, Devon, England. It was later encamped by the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War under Thomas Fairfax when he laid siege to Bickleigh Castle. Cadbury Castle (Devon) is situated 2 miles east of Cheriton Fitzpaine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cadeleigh and Raddon Top.

Cadeleigh

Village

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Cadeleigh is a small village and civil parish in the county of Devon in England. It sits in the hills above the valley of the River Exe and is about 15 km north of Exeter and 6 km southwest of Tiverton. Cadeleigh is situated 2½ miles northeast of Cheriton Fitzpaine.

Raddon Top

Locality

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Raddon Top is the highest point of the Raddon Hills, a small ridge of hills in the Shobrooke area of Mid Devon, England. The summit is at some 235 metres above sea level, making it a significant feature in the surrounding countryside. Raddon Top is situated 2 miles south of Cheriton Fitzpaine.