Bridgerule

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Bridgerule
Bridgerule (Devon)
Bridgerule

Bridgerule shown within Devon
Population 570
OS grid reference SS2702
District Torridge
Shire county Devon
Region South West
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Police Devon and Cornwall
Fire Devon and Somerset
Ambulance South Western
European Parliament South West England
List of places: UKEnglandDevon

Coordinates: 50°47′N 4°27′W / 50.79, -4.45

Bridgerule is a village in Devon, England, a mile from the border with Cornwall. The Tamar runs through it and frequently floods the High Street.

There is a 15th century church dedicated, as at Bridestowe, to Saint Bridget, who is commoemorated with a statue. there are also several paintings and carvings within. The baptismal font is very old, dating to Saxon times.