Cockington Village History . . . . .

 Continuing our recent afternoon walk through Cockington Village - known now as 

Cockington Country Park. . . . . . . . .

Granddaughter Jasmin and Bob 

 . . . . . . . we visited The Drum Inn, the local pub/restaurant in the village. 
Designed by Edwin Lutyens, perhaps the greatest British architect of the 20th 
century, it opened in 1936 to replace the old village ale house.

One of my aunts was married at Cockington Church and the reception was held 
here, and I recall attending, I must have been about six.

Cockington Court and the cricket pitch where, as a child, I spent many a Sunday 
afternoon picnicking and watch friends of our family play a match - the cricket 
was boring, the picnic food good!
The manor house, focal point of the estate, was built in the 16th century. 
Later, when owned by the Mallocks, friends of Agatha Christie's 

family, she would overcome her usual crippling shyness and perform in 
amateur theatrical productions staged at the mansion.

Cockington Church of St. George & St. Mary.

The 66 foot tower, circa 1210-1230 is the oldest part of the building.

The entry and porch is built into the tower.

The interior of the church today.

The exquisite carved rood screen separating the chancel from the nave.

Stained Glass Windows.

Amazing how a country walk in fresh air and sunshine can make one hungry.

Who would have thought we'd be ready for a real Devon Cream Tea after that 

huge brunch earlier - but we were, and the Weaver's Cottage Tea Shoppe was 
offering the best in the village. The outdoor tables were filled - we waited a short 
while and then were able to grab one and enjoy a good pot of tea, fresh baked 
scones, strawberry jam and real Devon clotted cream - delicious!

Cockington is a special place holding many wonderful memories from 
my long ago childhood years - I will never tire of returning and hope for more
 visits in the future.