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Crediton is a historic market town, lying in the Creedy Valley in Devon. Crediton is the reputed birthplace of St Boniface c. 675 AD. St Boniface Catholic Church houses the UK Nation Shrine to the saint. Crediton was the seat of the Saxon Bishopric of Devon from 909 AD until 1050, when the see moved to Exeter. The Church of the Holy Cross was built from around 1130 on the site of the Saxon cathedral. The nave and chancel date from the 15th century. Crediton became a prosperous wool town form the 13th century. The Old Town Hall, in neoclassical style, dates from 1852. The town is within the council area of Mid Devon (Devon).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.790514,-3.658337
Grid Reference: SS 8320 0030
Civil Parish: Crediton CP
Council Area: Mid Devon CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 11489
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Crediton,_Devon_11489
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.790514,-3.658337
Grid Reference: SS 8320 0030
Civil Parish: Crediton CP
Council Area: Mid Devon CA (Devon CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 11489
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Crediton,_Devon_11489
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