Burlescombe B&B Accommodation

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Brambles Bed and Breakfast is 14 minutes (3.7 miles) via Station Rd from Burlescombe, Tiverton in Devon.

About Burlescombe:

Burlescombe is a historic parish and village near Tiverton, Devon, known for its agricultural roots, limestone quarries (like Westleigh Quarry), and its location alongside the Grand Western Canal, offering scenic walks, plus proximity to M5 Junction 27 and Tiverton Parkway Station, making it a well-connected rural spot with a primary school, church, and access to good local schools like Uffculme. Key Features & Location: Location: Situated between Tiverton and Wellington, with easy access to the M5 motorway at Junction 27. Transport Links: Home to Tiverton Parkway railway station (opened 1986) and the Grand Western Canal. Parish Details: Includes areas like Westleigh, Canonsleigh, Waterloo Cross, and Fenacre, with historical links to the Doomsday Book. Local Amenities & History: Education: Features Burlescombe Primary School and falls within the Uffculme School catchment area. Church: St. Mary the Virgin Church is a focal point, popular for weddings and services. Industry: Historically significant for its limestone quarrying, with remains of limekilns still visible. Lifestyle: Offers a blend of rural tranquility and convenient access to amenities, with lovely countryside walks along the canal towpath.

History of Burlescombe:

Burlescombe's history revolves around its strong links to wealthy families like the Ayshfords, its rich limestone quarries (crucial for 19th-century canal and rail building), and its medieval monastic past via Canonsleigh Abbey. Key developments include the Grand Western Canal, the arrival of the railway (including Tiverton Parkway station), its St. Mary's Church (mostly 15th century), and its 19th-century identity as a parish rich in limestone, with areas like Westleigh becoming industrial quarrying hubs. Early & Medieval History Early Settlement: The parish was divided into tithings like Appledore, Westleigh, and Ayshford, with ancient roots. Canonsleigh Abbey: A former Augustinian priory refounded as a nunnery (Abbey) in 1285, holding market rights by 1286, and suppressed in 1539. Its ruins, including a gatehouse, remain. Church: St. Mary's Church, largely from the 15th century (Henry VII era), features ancient monuments and a fine rood screen, renovated in the 1840s. 19th Century Industrial & Transport Boom Limestone Industry: Abundant, high-quality limestone from Westleigh Quarry was a major economic driver, transported via the Grand Western Canal (built c. 1810) and later by rail. Transport Links: The Bristol & Exeter Railway opened a station in 1867 (now closed), serving the quarries. The modern Tiverton Parkway station (opened 1986) is within the parish, and the M5 motorway follows the old railway route.

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