Petrockstow, Devon

Description
Petrockstowe, a village and a parish in Devonshire. The village stands 4 miles NNW of Hatherleigh, and 8 from Torrington station on the L. & S.W.R. It has a post and money order office under Beaford; telegraph office, Hatherleigh. The parish comprises 4295 acres; population, 463. There is a parish council consisting of seven members. The manor belonged formerly to Buckfastleigh Abbey, and belongs now to Lord Clinton. About 1360 acres are open moor. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Exeter; net value, £195 with residence. Patron, Lord Clinton. The church was rebuilt in 1879, with the exception of the tower, which was restored. It contains a very interesting mural brass in memory of the Rolle family, and a fine stained glass window. There is a Wesleyan chapel.