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A lively market town with magnificent church and a famous saint |
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Town Trail |
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Crediton is a lively market town with an unusually magnificent church and a famous saint. It was once a wealthy woollen town, but even more important was its rich spiritual heritage, for St. Boniface was born here in 680 AD. |
The Parish Church of the Holy Cross stands on the site of Devon's first Saxon cathedral (909 - 1050 AD) for Crediton was originally the first Bishopric of Devon. The current imposing red sandstone building dating mainly from the 15th century looks rather like a scaled down cathedral, and its treasures include a fine organ, and splendid monuments like Sir John de Sully's tomb, and the grandiose memorial to Sir Redvers Buller. |
Crediton contains many local independent retailers, a refreshing antidote to High Street chains, and there is also a thriving farmers' market. Discover more about the history of the town on the Crediton Town Trail. |
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Crediton Tourist Information Point, The Book Shop, 100 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LF, Tel: 01363 774740 |
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