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Combpyne, Church Of St Mary 1900
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The parish church of St Mary the Virgin (centre) with its lofty belfry tower stands beside Granary Cottage and Long House (left) that were attached to Manor Farm. These buildings are said to be on the site of a nunnery that belonged to Newenham Abbey, near Axminster. The church, built in 1240, has a medieval mural featuring a ship. Harbour Close (centre right) takes its name from the village pond, which is known, ironically, as the Harbour. Pyne Cottage, in Lidyates Lane (centre background), is a reminder of the ancient family who owned the village, which lies in the combe that gave Combpyne the other element of its name.

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A Selection of Memories from Combpyne

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Combpyne

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I lived in Combpyne about 1959 -1964 -with my mother in Pine Cottage. I went to Axminster secondary school. I remember Peter Longridge - I did my Confirmation via him. I also used to ring the one bell in the church on Sundays. I remember the Webbers family and farm - I used to play with Sally and Giles, and get the milk from the farm. I remember collecting the cider apples to eat. I also remember Miss Fox, Mrs Dutton, ...see more
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St Marys School Uplyme 1960 And 1961
I was at St Mary's boarding school, the summer terms 1960 and 1961. I came from Gothenburg, Sweden. I was just 12 and 13 years old and I couldn't speak much English. I am now looking for girls that spent their school days at St Mary's. My best friend was Heather Dobell and she came from Whitestaunton, Chard.  I have lost contact with her but would like to get in touch with her. Is there ...see more
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Mid 1960s Mid 1980s
My parents David & Valerie, and younger brother Roger Angus lived at 'Rosevine' opposite the Rectory. The then vicar, Christopher Leach lived in the Rectory with his wife and children Godfrey and Hilary. Additionally, they charitably fostered many children, having a minimum of four guests at any given time if my memory serves me correctly, hence using many of the available bedrooms. When the vicar moved to ...see more
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Added 19 August 2007

1994 To Date
Richard, I am one of the current owners of the rectory (now The Old Rectory) where you came to visit and review the house you had lived in as a child and pointed out which room had been your bedroom.  Strangely though, the 27 rooms that you remember seem to have shrunk to a present day 12 (plus 2 loos and a bathroom)! Combpyne has remained a "working village" though, unlike many of the surrounding ones, with many ...see more
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Added 22 April 2007

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