Clyst St Mary facts for kids
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| Population | 1,193 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | SX97369097 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EXETER |
| Postcode district | EX5 |
| Dialling code | 01392 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Clyst St Mary is a small village in East Devon, England. It's about 3 kilometers (2 miles) east of the city of Exeter. The village sits on the main roads leading to Exmouth and Sidmouth.
The name "Clyst" comes from an old Celtic word. It means 'clear stream'. Clyst St Mary is an important part of the Clyst Valley area. In 2011, about 2,326 people lived in this area.
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What's in Clyst St Mary?
Clyst St Mary is home to several interesting places. You can find the Westpoint Arena and Showground here. This is a large venue for events and shows. There's also the Crealy Adventure Park, a fun theme park for families.
Exeter City F.C., a professional football team, has its training ground here. It's called the Cat and Fiddle Training Ground. The village also has a small area for businesses. This includes Langdon's Business Park and a big office complex.
The number of people living in Clyst St Mary has grown over time. In 1801, there were only 97 residents. By 2004, this number had grown to 642. Some people living on the north side of the main village street are counted in a different area called Sowton. Both Clyst St Mary and Sowton are now managed together. They are called Bishop's Clyst. This name comes from Bishop's Court, an old palace of the Bishop of Exeter.
The village of Clyst St Mary itself has three main parts:
- The old village is where you'll find the school, village hall, and local shops. There are also pubs here.
- The Winslade Park estate is across the A3052 road. Most people live here. It's built on the land of an old manor house and has the old church.
- The Cat and Fiddle mobile home park is about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) east of the old village.
Many farms and small groups of houses are also part of the wider Clyst St Mary area.
History of the Village
Clyst St Mary was mentioned in the Domesday Book. This was a famous survey of England from 1086. It was called 'Bishop's Cliste' back then.
The village is well-known for its old bridge over the River Clyst. This bridge was built in the late 1100s. It was rebuilt in 1310. For over 700 years, it was the main route between Exeter and London. It is the oldest bridge in all of Devon!
The Battle of Clyst St Mary
Clyst St Mary was the site of an important battle in 1549. This was during the Prayer Book Rebellion. People in the West Country were unhappy with changes to the church. They were resisting the new Protestant rules.
After an earlier fight, rebels gathered at Clyst St Mary. There were about 6,000 of them. On August 5, 1549, government troops attacked. These troops were led by Sir William Francis. A fierce battle took place. Many rebels from Cornwall and Devon were killed. Hundreds more were taken prisoner. Later that day, many of these prisoners were also killed at Clyst Heath. The village was burned during the fighting. Many people, both fighters and villagers, drowned in the river.
Schools in Clyst St Mary
Clyst St Mary has its own school for younger children. It's called Clyst St Mary Primary School. It opened in the 1830s. Children from nearby areas like Sowton and Farringdon also attend this school. Many families of Exeter City F.C. players send their children here too.
Older students from Clyst St Mary go to senior schools. They might attend Exmouth Community College or Clyst Vale Community College. This second school is in Broadclyst. For advanced studies, many students go to Exeter College or Clyst Vale.
Businesses and Jobs
Langdon's Business Park is the main industrial area in Clyst St Mary. It has various businesses.
There is also a large office complex at Winslade Park. This used to be the site of the original manor house. Later, it became a boarding school. Today, it has modern office buildings. These buildings include the Devon offices for DEFRA. DEFRA is a government department that deals with the environment, food, and farming.
Twin Towns
Clyst St Mary is connected to another town in a special way. This is called "twinning."
