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Coordinates: 50°50′12″N 3°04′24″W / 50.836704°N 3.073425°W
| Stockland | |
 Stockland
Stockland shown within Devon |
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| Shire county | Devon |
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| 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
- ^ Welcome to Stockland
- ^ Stockland Country Fair
- ^ The Kings Arms Inn
- ^ Stockland CE Primary School Inspection report
- ^ Awards and Recognition
- ^ The top 50 small state primary schools
- ^ St Michael and All Angels, Stockland
- ^ The Church Of St Michael And All Angels, Stockland
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