Church of St Raphael

Church of St Raphael is a church in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon District, England. Church of St Raphael is situated nearby to the hamlet Hexworthy, as well as near the pub Forest Inn.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Anglican
Description: church in Huccaby, Devon, England, UK
Also known as: “St Raphael’s” and “St Raphael’s Chapel, Huccaby”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Combestone Tor and Bellever Tor.

Combestone Tor

Scenic viewpoint

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Combestone Tor is a granite tor on Dartmoor, England. It is 356 metres above sea level. The tor is considered a popular destination for tourists. Combestone Tor is within the protected area called Holne Woodlands Site of Special Scientific Interest and also within Dartmoor National Park. Combestone Tor is situated 1 mile southeast of Church of St Raphael.

Bellever Tor

Peak

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Bellever Tor is a granite tor in the centre of Dartmoor, England. It provides panoramic 360 degree views and is located near Bellever Forest and the popular village of Bellever. There are numerous Kists and Cairn Circles on its slopes. Bellever Tor is situated 2½ miles northwest of Church of St Raphael.

Ryder’s Hill

Peak

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At 515 m, Ryder's Hill is the highest point on the southern part of Dartmoor, Devon, England. On its summit there are two standing stones and a low cairn, on top of which is a triangulation pillar. Ryder’s Hill is situated 2½ miles south of Church of St Raphael.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hexworthy and Dartmeet.

Hexworthy

Hamlet

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Hexworthy is a hamlet on Dartmoor, in Devon, England. It lies on the West Dart River a mile upstream from Dartmeet. Historically in the parish of Lydford, since 1987 it has been in the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest.

Dartmeet

Village

Dartmeet is a popular tourist spot in the centre of Dartmoor, Devon, England at grid reference SX672731. It lies at the end of the B3357 road, about 4.5 miles east of Two Bridges.