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Crediton / ˈkrɛdɪtən / is a town and civil parish in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England. It stands on the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road at the junction with the A3072 road to Tiverton, 7 miles (11 km) north west of Exeter and 14 miles (23 km) from the M5 motorway. It has a population of 21,990. [1]
Crediton is a lively market town in the heart of Devon with a rich history. Surrounded by good agricultural land, it became a prosperous wool town and was later famous for its footwear industry. During the English Civil War Crediton was used as a base by the Parliamentarian army in their campaign against the Royalists.
- Rob K. Manchester, UK94 contributions. Charming oasis of calm. Behind the big doors, the church exudes charm and calm. The walls, pillars and roof are old, but are still standing firm and majestically.
- Ian3101. Sidmouth, UK36 contributions. Cider tour and tasting with pizza - done right! A really good evening tour of the cider mill with the owner Barny sharing his cider knowledge and experience with a good deal of wit and wisdom.
- Andy Thorne. Exeter, UK21 contributions. Views and nature. A beautiful wooded area finishoff by a magnificent lake. Views of hilly Devon fields. The lime tree avenue or driveway, hints of past grandeur and a large estate.
- Ann C. Crediton, UK50 contributions. Summer exhibitions. Each summer a theme is chosen and the community lends items for that particular theme. The Museum is run by volunteers and a donation is appreciated, plus comments in the Visitors' Book.
Crediton is a lively market town in the heart of Devon with a rich history. It has a unique spiritual heritage as the birth place of St Boniface and home to the National Shrine of Saint Boniface as well as the grand Parish Church, which stands on the site of Devon’s first Saxon cathedral.
Things to Do in Crediton. One of the first things you’ll notice about Crediton is its rich history. The town is believed to be the birthplace of St Boniface, who is one of the founders of European Christianity and Patron Saint of Devon.
Crediton is a lively market town with an unusually magnificent church and a famous saint. It was once a wealthy woollen town, but even more important was its rich spiritual heritage, for St. Boniface was born here in 680 AD.
Crediton, town (parish), Mid Devon district, administrative and historic county of Devon, southwestern England. It is situated in the valley of the River Creedy. Crediton is the traditional birthplace of St. Boniface, patron saint of Germany and the Netherlands, who was martyred in 754.
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