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Benefice Details for Chagford, Gidleigh, Throwleigh, Drewsteignton, South Tawton, Spreyton, Hittisleigh, North Tawton, Bondleigh, Honeychurch, Sampford Courtenay, Moretonhampstead, Manaton, North Bovey and Lustleigh

Archdeaconry: Totnes
Deanery: Okehampton

Clergy in the benefice

The Rev Harriet Every
Associate Vicar

Furlong Mill, Sandy Park, Chagford, Newton Abbot, TQ13 8JW
Tel: 01647 432402
Email The Rev Harriet Every

The Rev Harriet Every
Associate Vicar

Furlong Mill, Sandy Park, Chagford, Newton Abbot, TQ13 8JW
Tel: 01647 432402
Email The Rev Harriet Every

Parishes in the benefice

Moretonhampstead

Gidleigh with Throwleigh

Sampford Courtenay

Moretonhampstead

Gidleigh with Throwleigh

Sampford Courtenay

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