Bridgerule
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Bridgerule | |
Bridgerule shown within Devon |
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Population | 570 |
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OS grid reference | |
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: UK • England • Devon |
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.