Farway
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Farway is a small village and civil parish in the East Devon
district of Devon
, England. Its nearest town is Honiton
, which lies approximately 3+1/2 mi north-west from the village. The small parish church of St Michael has a tower and the north aisle arcade is 13th century, incorporating Norman piers. Features of interest include the Elizabethan communion table, and two monuments.<< The bust to Humphrey Hutchins commemorates his rebuilding of part of the church in 1628; the monument to Sir Edmund Prideaux
(d. 1628/29) and another member of his family has lying figures of both men with Sir Edmund uppermost.
Netherton Hall was the mansion of the Prideaux family who were lords of the manor of Netherton and was built in 1607 during the life of the first Sir Edmund who was made a baronet in 1622, though the part to the east is perhaps earlier in date. By the end of the 18th century it was quite ruinous but was restored
in 1836-44. At this time the south wing which included the chapel was pulled down leaving the west and north wings. It was the birthplace of Edmund Prideaux
, MP (d. 1659).
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East Devon
East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based in Sidmouth, and the largest town is Exmouth.The district was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the borough of Honiton with the urban districts of Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Ottery St. Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth...
district of Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England. Its nearest town is Honiton
Honiton
Honiton is a town and civil parish in East Devon, situated close to the River Otter, north east of Exeter in the county of Devon. The town's name is pronounced in two ways, and , each pronunciation having its adherents...
, which lies approximately 3+1/2 mi north-west from the village. The small parish church of St Michael has a tower and the north aisle arcade is 13th century, incorporating Norman piers. Features of interest include the Elizabethan communion table, and two monuments.<< The bust to Humphrey Hutchins commemorates his rebuilding of part of the church in 1628; the monument to Sir Edmund Prideaux
Prideaux Baronets
The Prideaux Baronetcy, of Netherton in the County of Devon, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 17 July 1622 for Edmund Prideaux. The third Baronet sat as Member of Parliament for Liskeard and St Mawes. The fourth Baronet was Member of Parliament for Tregony...
(d. 1628/29) and another member of his family has lying figures of both men with Sir Edmund uppermost.
Netherton Hall was the mansion of the Prideaux family who were lords of the manor of Netherton and was built in 1607 during the life of the first Sir Edmund who was made a baronet in 1622, though the part to the east is perhaps earlier in date. By the end of the 18th century it was quite ruinous but was restored
Victorian restoration
Victorian restoration is the term commonly used to refer to the widespread and extensive refurbishment and rebuilding of Church of England churches and cathedrals that took place in England and Wales during the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria...
in 1836-44. At this time the south wing which included the chapel was pulled down leaving the west and north wings. It was the birthplace of Edmund Prideaux
Edmund Prideaux
Sir Edmund Prideaux was an English lawyer and Member of Parliament, who supported the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War. He was briefly solicitor-general but chose to resign rather than participate in the regicide of Charles I and was afterwards attorney-general a position he held...
, MP (d. 1659).
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