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North Devon is a beautiful area in England. It's home to many churches, which are special buildings where people gather for worship and community activities. This article will tell you about some of the active churches you can find there, and a few that are no longer used for regular services. Did you know there are about 130 churches for every 94,600 people in North Devon? That's roughly one church for every 728 people!

Active Churches in North Devon

Most towns and villages in North Devon have at least one church. Only two small areas, Pilton West and Queen's Nympton, don't have their own churches.

Churches in Barnstaple

Barnstaple is a large town with many different churches.

  • St Peter & Mary Magdalene, Barnstaple: This is a very old Church of England church, built way back in medieval times. It's dedicated to Saint Peter and Mary Magdalene.
  • St Mary the Virgin, Pilton: Also a medieval Church of England church, found in the Pilton area of Barnstaple. It's dedicated to Mary.
  • St John the Baptist, Newport: This Church of England church was built in 1829 and is dedicated to John the Baptist.
  • Holy Trinity, Barnstaple: Another Church of England church, built in 1868 and dedicated to the Trinity.
  • St Paul, Sticklepath: This Church of England church, dedicated to Paul the Apostle, is newer, built in 1956.
  • St Mary, Immaculate Mother of God: This is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Mary.
  • Barnstaple Baptist Church: This church belongs to the Baptist Union. It was founded in 1817, and its current building dates from 1861.
  • Newport Methodist Church: A Methodist church.
  • Christ Church Barnstaple: This church is a combination of Methodist and URC congregations, who joined together in 1988. It's dedicated to Jesus.
  • Barnstaple Salvation Army: Part of The Salvation Army, a Christian movement known for its charity work.
  • Barnstaple Quaker Meeting: This is where Quakers meet, often at Pilton Bluecoat Academy.
  • North Devon Christian Fellowship: An independent Christian group that meets at Orchard Vale School.
  • Grosvenor Church Barnstaple: An independent church founded in 1842.
  • Whiddon Valley Evangelical Church: An independent church founded in 1890, previously known as Rackfield Evangelical Mission.
  • Freedom Church: An independent church founded in 1994.

Churches in Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe also has several churches.

  • Holy Trinity Church, Ilfracombe: A medieval Church of England church dedicated to the Trinity.
  • SS Philip & James, Ilfracombe: This Church of England church was built in 1857 and is dedicated to Philip the Apostle and James the Less.
  • St Peter, Ilfracombe: A newer Church of England church, built in 1903, dedicated to Saint Peter.
  • SS Matthew & Wardrede, Lee: Located in Lee, this medieval Church of England church was rebuilt in 1835. It's dedicated to Matthew the Apostle and Wardrede.
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ilfracombe: This is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Mary.
  • Ilfracombe Baptist Church: This Baptist Union church was founded in 1852, with its current building from 1891.
  • Emmanuel, Ilfracombe: A combined Methodist and URC church, formed in 1989. It's dedicated to Jesus.
  • Brookdale Evangelical Church: This church is part of the FIEC.
  • Encounter Church, Ilfracombe: An independent church, formerly known as Ilfracombe Christian Fellowship.

Churches in Braunton

Braunton is home to these churches:

  • St Brannock, Braunton: A medieval Church of England church dedicated to Brannoc of Braunton.
  • St Anne, Saunton: Located in Saunton, this Church of England church was rebuilt in 1895-1896 and is dedicated to Saint Anne.
  • St Brannoc's Catholic Church, Braunton: A Roman Catholic church, also dedicated to Brannoc of Braunton.
  • Christ Church, Braunton: A combined Methodist and URC church, dedicated to Jesus.
  • South St Evangelical Church, Braunton: This church is part of Partnership UK.

Churches in South Molton

South Molton has several active churches:

Churches in Other North Devon Towns and Villages

Many other villages and towns across North Devon also have their own churches. Here are a few examples:

Churches No Longer in Use

Sometimes, churches stop being used for regular services. These are called "defunct" or "redundant" churches. Here are a few examples in North Devon:

  • Immaculate Conception, Barnstaple: This Roman Catholic church in Barnstaple, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, was founded in 1855 but is no longer active.
  • St Petrock, Parracombe: This medieval Church of England church, dedicated to Saint Petroc, became redundant in 1969. It is now looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust, which helps preserve important historic churches.
  • St Peter, Satterleigh: This medieval Church of England church, dedicated to Saint Peter, is also no longer used for regular services and has been cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust since 1996.
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