Devon’s Best Churchyard 2019 – Results

Thank you to all the entrants who joined us at The Chapter House, Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday 25th September 2019, for our prize giving tea. And a special thank you to the Bishop of Exeter who joined us for the prize giving.

Devon’s Best Churchyard 2019 is……..All Saints, East Budleigh. Many congratulations.

Runner Up awards go to both Ilfracombe and Molland, with Kingsbridge, Dalwood and Littleham-cum-Exmouth all awarded Highly Commended. Congratulations to all of them. We look forward to next year’s competition!


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