Rackenford is a village and

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. It is roughly located 7.31 miles North West of Tiverton and 20 miles South East of

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Points Of Interest

All Saints Church

The village church, situated in the middle of the village, previously named Holy Trinity.

Rackenford Club

A private members club located just outside Rackenford on the "Old Rackenford Road"

The Stag Inn

A pub located in the centre of the village opposite the church. It is rumoured to be one of the oldest pubs in Devon and to contain beams from the

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. The Stag Inn has been beautifully renovated and reopened in 2018. Since Covid, it is open for a traditional family Sunday Lunch and special events only.

Nature reserve

Rackenford and Knowstone Moors, a nature reserve of Devon Wildlife Trust, is near the village.

Population Figures

References

External links

Genuki Rackenford page

* ttp://www.rackenford-primary.devon.sch.uk/ Rackenford CofE Primary School
Rackenford Village Website

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