| Stokeinteignhead | |
| Population | 707 (2001 Census) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | SX916706 |
| District | Teignbridge |
| Shire county | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | TQ12 |
| Dialling code | 01626 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Teignbridge |
| List of places: UK • England • Devon | |
Stokeinteignhead is a village in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England. It is situated near the larger village of Shaldon on the River Teign and is twinned with the French commune of Trévières, Calvados. The mascot of Stokeinteignhead, appearing on the village signs, is the Cirl Bunting.
Despite its closeness to the river Teign, the name Stokeinteignhead is not derived from it: in the Domesday Book the district contained thirteen manors which totalled an area of ten hides and the whole area was known as the "Ten Hide". This was later corrupted to Teignhead through the influence of the river name. The name of the nearby village of Combeinteignhead has a similar derivation.[1]
Stokeinteignhead Village Hall was demolished in 2005 with the plan to re-build it, at the same location, at road height. Subsequently it was decided that it would be built in the school field. Construction began in 2006 and was completed some months later. The village church, dating from the 14th century and enlarged in the 15th is dedicated to Saint Andrew. Its high altar was dedicated by Bishop Grandisson in 1336.[2]
Education is provided by Stokeinteignhead Primary School.