Stockland, Devon

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Coordinates: 50°50′12″N 3°04′24″W / 50.836704°N 3.073425°W / 50.836704; -3.073425

Stockland
Stockland is located in Devon
Stockland

 Stockland shown within Devon
Shire county Devon
Region South West
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HONITON
Postcode district EX14
Dialling code 01404
Police Devon and Cornwall
Fire Devon and Somerset
Ambulance South Western
EU Parliament South West England
UK Parliament East Devon
List of places: UK • England • Devon

Stockland is a small rural village in Devon, close to the Somerset boundary. Its nearest neighbouring towns Honiton and Axminster, which are 6 miles and 5 miles away respectively. It has a population of around 600.[1] The village is placed within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

[edit] Notable Features

Stockland has a village hall where community events are held and is the location of the local pre-school. The village hall also includes a children's play area, cricket pitch and tennis court. The village hall is the location for the annual Stockland Fair held on May bank holiday.[2]

The King's Arms Inn, right in the heart of the village provides a bar, food, function rooms and has 3 guest rooms.[3]

Stockland Primary School resides in a Victorian school house and provides education 4 to 11 year olds. Stockland Primary School has received excellent status in the past. An Ofsted inspection in 2007 gave it a Grade 1 'Outstanding' rating[4] and it has received several achievements[5] including coming in the top 50 Primary schools in the Sunday Times Parent Power study[6]

Stockland has an Anglican church, St Michael and All Angels[7]. The building itself was mainly built in the 15th century.[8]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Welcome to Stockland
  2. ^ Stockland Country Fair
  3. ^ The Kings Arms Inn
  4. ^ Stockland CE Primary School Inspection report
  5. ^ Awards and Recognition
  6. ^ The top 50 small state primary schools
  7. ^ St Michael and All Angels, Stockland
  8. ^ The Church Of St Michael And All Angels, Stockland

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Coordinates: 50°50′N 3°04′W / 50.833°N 3.067°W / 50.833; -3.067

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