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A picturesque and peaceful village set in the Heart of the North Devon countryside,Chittlehampton nestles in the hills and valleys five miles west of South Molton off the B3227 A thriving settlement since circa. 700A.D. in Saxon times. The surrounding neighbourhood was ideal for farming and the village expanded as it became a centre for the area. The church and businesses grew as the neighbourhood needed support. Thus by the early 1900's, there were bakers, sweetshops, farriers, vehicle repairers and hardware sellers flourishing in the village. As Chittlehampton expanded the centre of the village became the square. It was flanked on the northern side by the church and the school and homes and businesses around the other three. There were reputedly 8 ale houses within the village. Today the one public house, The Bell, remains and along the main street the village shop sells produce and is the local post office. |
