Church House Inn –
Situated in the centre of the old Village below the Church, this 14th Century hostelry was built to accommodate the tradesmen builders of the Church. It now offers its visitors food and drink in a convivial atmosphere. The old village bakery is now part of the restaurant.
Jubilee Meadow Entrance –
Purchased by the parish and opened in 1977 by Joan Gilbert of Compton Castle, Jubilee Meadow is a public recreation area in the centre of Marldon Village and is home to Marldon Cricket Club and Marldon’s annual Apple Pie Fair
Love Lane Cottages –
Old country cottages set in a quiet leafy lane close to Love Lane Farm, Marldon.
Love Lane Farm –
This is a view over the top of Love Lane Farm to the Church of St John Baptist and Marldon Tor beyond.
Love Lane –
The splendour of the colours of the trees in Love Lane, Marldon.
Marldon Church Tower –
Showing the dominant tower of St John Baptist Church, Marldon.
The Old Village Centre –
A scene often used on postcards of yesteryear, looking towards the local Church and village pub, the “Church House Inn”
NT Barn Butterlake –
This recently restored Devon Cob Barn was once a sawmill and is now owned by The National Trust
Old School House –
This was the village school from 1864 until the present school opened on Marldon Cross Hill in 1965.
Old United Reform Chapel –
Located high on the hill behind Marldon Parish Church, the Old Chapel was known locally as “The Chapel On the Hill”. It was originally built in 1865 as a Congregational Church, but it is no longer in use and is now a private dwelling.
St John Baptist Church –
This photograph shows the southerly aspect of Marldon Parish Church, taken at an unusual angle. Having strong links with the Gilbert Family of Compton and constructed mainly of limestone, the main body of the Church dates from the mid 1400’s.
View from Churchyard –
Out across the old village to the hill in the distance known locally as “Blue Mountain”.
View North from Tor Field –
Taken from one of Marldon’s recreational parks ,this photograph clearly shows the view north in the direction of Compton Village nestled in the valley and the ridge in the far distance on which the old windmill is situated.
Tor Field –
View from Tor Field to Marldon House and surrounding fields on the opposite hillside.
Village Allotments –
Situated to the rear of The National Trust Barn at Butterlake the growing of fruit, vegetables and flowers in the village allotments is a very popular pastime for local people.
All photographs Copyright singly of Ray Bond & Collectively Marldon Local History Group. No reproduction allowed without written permission.
