| Bradninch | |
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  Bradninch shown within Devon |
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| Population | 1,916 (2001 census) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Mid Devon |
| Shire county | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Devon | |
Bradninch is a small town in Devon, England, lying about three miles south of Cullompton. Bradninch dates back to before the 7th century and at this time there was a Saxon fortress on Castle hill. The feudal Baron of Bradninch in the 12th century was Sir William de Tracy, one of the assassins of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket.
The town was largely destroyed in a fire in 1666 (the same year as the Great Fire of London). It used to be served by the railway station at Hele, which is now closed.
Notable buildings in the town include Bradninch Guildhall, the manor house, Earlsland House, Comfort House, and the parish church.
This 15th century church is currently dedicated to St Disen, a unique dedication in the British Isles, who is considered to have been an Irish missionary saint.[1] Previously this church was dedicated to St Dionysius, and some confusion has arisen between the two. It possesses a finely decorated screen. In the panels at the screen's base are nearly 50 paintings of saints and biblical scenes. Another screen in the church is simpler, with panels of various saints, including an unusual one of Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata.
Bradninch claims to have been home to the world's oldest goldfish, who is now deceased.[2] George Boone, the grandfather of the famous pioneer Daniel Boone, used to live here.
Population
- Present day. According to the Office for National Statistics Bradninch Ward had a population of 1,230 in April 2001.
- 1998/99 population 1,811 (See Dept of Social Security)
- 1887 (John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles) population 1,705
- 1851 population 1,834 (See Devon Libraries Local Studies Service)
External links
- Entry in GENUKI (UK and Ireland genealogy), including description from the year 1850
- Description in Devon County Council / Devon Libraries Local Studies Service
- History of Bradninch
- Bradninch shown on a map of the county of Devon, 1765
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