Spreyton

Spreyton
Spreyton
Spreyton shown within Devon
Population	380 (2011 Census)
OS grid reference	SX6996
District	West Devon
Shire county	Devon
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Crediton
Postcode district	EX17
Dialling code	01647
Police	Devon and Cornwall
Fire	Devon and Somerset
Ambulance	South Western
EU Parliament	South West England
UK Parliament	Central Devon
List of places UK England Devon 50°45′19″N 3°50′35″W / 50.75537°N 3.84312°W / 50.75537; -3.84312Coordinates: 50°45′19″N 3°50′35″W / 50.75537°N 3.84312°W / 50.75537; -3.84312

Spreyton is a small rural village just north of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Spreyton is famous for its connection to the tale of “Old Uncle Tom Cobley and all” who came from, and is thought to be buried in Spreyton. Some believe that if Uncle Tom Cobley did exist and did travel to Widecombe fair, he would have travelled from Spreyton.

There is a small primary school, Spreyton County Primary School, serving the village and the surrounding area. The Tom Cobley Tavern is the village pub, placed on the main street in the village. There is also a parish church, which holds the grave of 'Tom Cobley' within its churchyard.

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