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Mission Community Details for Barnstaple

Archdeaconry: Barnstaple

Clergy in the mission community: Barnstaple

The Rev Andy Dodwell
Vicar

28 Old School Road, Newport, Barnstaple, EX32 9DP
Tel: 01271 371068
Email The Rev Andy Dodwell

The Rev David Fletcher
Vicar and Town Centre Chaplain

The Vicarage, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8BU
Tel: 01271 373837
Email The Rev David Fletcher

The Rev Guy ChaveCox
Vicar

St Pauls Vicarage, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, EX31 2BG
Tel: 01271 344400
Email The Rev Guy ChaveCox

The Rev Dr Nigel Dilkes
Vicar

The Rectory, 4 Northfield Lane, Pilton, Barnstaple, EX31 1QB
Tel: 01271 343225
Email The Rev Dr Nigel Dilkes

The Rev Marion Sanders
Associate Priest

3 Westaway Close, Pilton, Barnstaple, EX31 1RU
Tel: 01271 346003
Email The Rev Marion Sanders

The Rev Shirley Paterson
Assistant Curate

Elm Cottage, Ladywell, Pilton, Barnstaple, EX31 1QS
Tel: 01271 346095
Email The Rev Shirley Paterson

Parishes in the mission community

Barnstaple Holy Trinity

Barnstaple St Peter and St Mary Magdalene

Sticklepath with Roundswell

Pilton with Ashford

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