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St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandSouth West EnglandDevonTeignbridgeWidecombe In The Moor
St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
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St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Hiking
4.8
(54)
Mountain biking
5.0
(30)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
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Kit P
April 29, 2022
Hiking
Know as the Cathedral of the Moor, Widecombe's pretty St Pancras church is quite something to behold. Its tower is 120-foot (37 m) high and can be seen fro considerable distance.
The church was damaged during the Great Thunderstorm of 1638 – with hundreds of parishioners inside when lightning struck, killing four. Folklore says the devil visited, causing the lightning.
The church was damaged during the Great Thunderstorm of 1638 – with hundreds of parishioners inside when lightning struck, killing four. Folklore says the devil visited, causing the lightning.
Anette
August 1, 2017
Hiking
The Church of St. Pankratius is known as the "Cathedral of the Moores", probably because of the 37 m high tower and for such a small place very large interior. …
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July 8, 2023
Mountain biking
A pretty touristy village in a steep valley. A good place to start a ride with parking, good cafes, a shop and plenty of good riding from the door. The Rugglestone Inn slightly out of the village is the best pub.
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