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.
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.
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