Kenton, Devon

Kenton
Kenton
 Kenton shown within Devon
Population 3,087 (2001)
DistrictTeignbridge
Shire countyDevon
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town EXETER
Postcode district EX6
Dialling code 01626
Police Devon and Cornwall
Fire Devon and Somerset
Ambulance South Western
EU Parliament South West England
UK ParliamentTeignbridge
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Coordinates: 50°38′N 3°28′W / 50.64°N 3.47°W / 50.64; -3.47

Kenton is a small village located near Exeter, the capital of Devon, England. It has two restaurants, a pub, two hairdressers, a primary school, a mediaeval church and is near Powderham Castle.

Kenton is known for its medieval castle, Powderham Castle, where the Earl of Devon once settled. Powderham Castle was built between 1390 and 1420 by Sir Philip Courtenay. The Castle remains in the hands of his descendant, the Earl of Devon.

The church is dedicated to all of the saints and is a fine building of the 14th century. It is built of red sandstone and the arcades are of Beer stone. According to John Betjeman "the full-aisled Devon plan at its best". The tower is handsome and the rood screen is massive and stately with ancient colour and a good series of figure-paintings. The pulpit is medieval and the reredos is by Charles Eamer Kempe.[1]

Twin towns

References

  1. ↑ Betjeman, John, ed. (1968) Collins Pocket Guide to English Parish Churches; the South. London: Collins; p. 162
  2. 1 2 (French)"Le comité de Jumelage". saintlambertdulattay.fr. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  3. 1 2 (French)"Jumelage". linkebeek.info. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
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