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Deanery Details for Okehampton

Archdeaconry: Totnes

Benefices in the deanery

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

Okehampton, Inwardleigh, Belstone, Sourton, Bridestowe, Bratton Clovelly, Germansweek, Lydford, Hatherleigh, Northlew with Ashbury, Exbourne, Meeth and Jacobstowe

Deanery Officers

Mr Philip Lynn (treasurer)
Phone: 01837 849144
Email Mr Philip Lynn

The Rev Leigh Winsbury (rural dean)
Phone: 01837 810680
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Mrs Pippa Tarr (secretary)
Phone: 01363 82535
Email Mrs Pippa Tarr

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