Silverton, Devon
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Silverton is a large village, about 8 miles north of Exeter, in the English county of Devon. It is one of the oldest villages in Devon and dates from the first years of the Saxon occupation. In the year 2000, its population was 1,986. It has three pubs: The Lamb, The Three Tuns and the Silverton Inn.
The Church is dedicated to St Mary. It has a full set of bells which are rung regularly. Inside the pews have doors at the end of each row which unusual in this area.
The village is on the 'old' road from Exeter to Tiverton and as such was once a busy thriving place. Now it is has become a dormitory for people working in Exeter although there are still a number of original families living in the village. A Post office, 2 small supermarkets (A Spar and Londis), butchers shop, grocers and hairdresser offer most necessities for the residents.
The Bristol and Exeter Railway opened Silverton railway station in 1867 but it has since closed.
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