Uplyme
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Uplyme is a village which lies on the Devon-Dorset border and the river Lym, sitting between the coastal towns of Seaton (Devon) and Lyme Regis (Dorset). It has a population of approximately 1700.
[edit] History and Background
The parish of Uplyme has one of the largest boundaries in England - in excess of 16 miles, the area of the village being approximately 3618 Acres, or about 5½ square miles.
The earliest recorded reference to the parish was in AD740 when Cynewulf, King of Wessex gifted the manor of Uplyme to Glastonbury Abbey. The Doomsday Book also mentions the village.
The parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul lies within the village and is located adjacent to the primary school.
The village hall is situated a few hundred yards from the church, with adjacent playing fields containing a chldrens play area and 2 cricket pavillions (one of which is currently disused)
[edit] Primary school
Mrs Ethelston's C of E Primary School is named after Mrs Anne Ethelston (1799-1854), the wife of the Reverend Charles Wicksted Ethelston. After her death, Reverend Ethelston decided to erect a building in his wife's memory in order to house the already existing school. Sadly, however the main building was not opened until 1873, a year after Reverend Ethelston's death.
The school currently houses around 120 pupils, encompassing 7 years in 5 classes. There are two building in the school, 1 more recent building for reception to year 2, while the main, old building is home to years 3, 4, 5 and 6, as well as the staff and administration areas. A swimming pool is in the progress of being built.
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