Sampford Courtenay website
Sampford Courtenay is full of pretty thatched cob cottages, nestling in peaceful, unspoilt countryside, with a welcoming, characterful pub, a lively village hall and an impressive grade I-listed 15th-century church at its core.
Sampford Courtenay's history
Sampford Courtenay is most famous historically as a centre for the Prayerbook rebellion of 1549 and where the rebels made their final stand. The rebellion saw thousands unite against changes to traditional forms of religion imposed by the government of the boy-king Edward VI.
The churches of Sampford Courtenay parish
The church of St Andrew, Sampford Courtenay. St Andrew's stands on sloping ground, just off Sampford Courtenay's main square. It is an attractive grade I-listed church with a granite exterior and a imposing west tower.
Information for visitors to Sampford Courtenay
A range of information, including where to stay and where to go when visiting Sampford Courtenay in mid-Devon.
Devon Family History | Sampford Courtenay Village Website
Both Find My Past and Ancestry are available at the Devon Family History Society Research Centre, at South West Heritage Centre in Exeter and Barnstaple and in many libraries. Devon Family History Society also has many records in the Members’ Area of its website that are not available elsewhere.
Map and village trail for Sampford Courtenay
Download our village trail and five circular walks here. You will also find two maps of Sampford Courtenay parish.
service for essential medical supplies to hospitals and hospices throughout Devon, and beyond. Moving blood is actually a small part of the service as they now receive requests to transport Donor Human Breast Milk (vital for premature babies),
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Sampford Courtenay
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall is a vital resource at the heart of this community and it serves it well with activities, entertainment and social activities that directly contribute to the health and well-being of the parish and local community.
News and views from Sampford Courtenay
Here's the latest news from Sampford Courtenay and our surroundings. This is also the place to highlight local issues.
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Sampford Courtenay
The parish of Sampford Courtenay is situated just off the northern slopes of Dartmoor and spans some five miles from north to south and two miles from east to west. Sampford Courtenay village is one of the prettiest in West Devon. Excellent walking can be enjoyed both around the village