Welcome to Sparkwell
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Sparkwell is a small village and civil parish in the South Hams district of Devon. Historically it was part of Haytor Hundred.Its local Anglican church is All Saints Church, Sparkwell. Its local non-conformist church is Lee Mill Congregational Church, which is affiliated to the EFCC.It is home to an erstwhile one-Michelin-star pub and restaurant, the Treby Arms, previously run by MasterChef: The Professionals winner Anton Piotrowski.Dartmoor Zoological Park is located on the outskirts of the village. The true story of Benjamin Mee's acquisition of the zoo inspired his book We Bought a Zoo, which was later adapted into a film starring Matt Damon. The Hemerdon Mine is located in the parish.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,803 hectares |
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Population |
1,426 (2021) |
Density |
51 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.1 |
Ward |
Newton & Yealmpton |
District |
South Hams |
Postcodes |
PL21, PL7 |
ONS ID |
E04003176 |
Council
Contact details for Sparkwell Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sparkwell Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sparkwell Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Sparkwell Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sparkwell Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sparkwell Parish.
Local News
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Man banned from Sparkwell near Ivybridge
Published: 16th Feb 2024
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The hidden remains of Sparkwell Naval Camp reclaimed by nature
Published: 5th Dec 2020