Ashprington, Devon

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Brief description

"Ashprington is a charming and pretty village set above the Dart Estuary where Bow Creek joins the river. It is located just three miles from Totnes and around a half an hour drive from Dartmouth. With a quintessential English village feel, gorgeous cottages and welcoming community, it’s the perfect place to explore for a day trip or longer.

HISTORY

Ashprington is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book and is home to a Grade I listed church. The Church of St David has a red sandstone Norman font and beautiful woodwork. In the centre of the village there is also a pub which dates back to the 1725.

THINGS TO DO

Nearby the heart of Ashprington you’ll find Sharpham House, a Georgian mansion and estate which offers different events throughout the year. There is also a successful vineyard and creamery. As mentioned above, a characterful pub is on offer which also has accommodation. There is also another traditional 17th century pub which overlooks the river at Bow Bridge."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashprington

2025: "Ashprington is a village and civil parish in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is not far from the River Dart, but high above it, and is about three miles south of Totnes. There is a local pub, hotel and phonebox. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Bow, Painsford and Tuckenhay. Sharpham House is also within the parish and includes Sharpham Vineyard which produces good quality wines. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 428.

Ashprington (AISBERTONE) is mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) with four servants, seven villagers and eight smallholders, a total of 19 people.

The church of St David is fifteenth century, although the font is Norman. There are many carvings within. The communion chalice is pre-Reformation (13th century). The west tower is earlier than the rest of the church; it is tall and of four stages. The south aisle, south porch and the north side of the church are all battlemented. There are monuments to Sir John Kelland of Painsford (died 1679); John Kelland (died 1711); and Jane Pownoll (died 1778).[1] "

https://ashpringtonandtuckenhay.co.uk/

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Ashprington, Devon, England, TQ9 7UZ

+ St David's Church

Ashprington

Totnes

TQ9 7UP

Email

https://ashpringtonandtuckenhay.co.uk/contact/

2026: Parish Clerk – Sharon Raggett: clerk@ashpringtonandtuckenhay.co.uk

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https://discoverdartmouth.com/local_place/ashprington 

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Ashprington Village Hall

Ashprington

Totnes

TQ9 7UL