Clayhanger (St. Peter)

CLAYHANGER (St. Peter), a parish, in the union of Tiverton, hundred of Bampton, Cullompton and N. divisions of Devon, 4¾ miles (E. by N.) from Bampton; containing 294 inhabitants. This parish, which is situated on the new road from Wiveliscombe to Barnstaple, comprises by measurement 2082 acres. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at £15. 7. 3½.; net income, £273; patron, the Rev. W. M. Harrison. The church contains a rood-loft and an ancient oak screen elaborately carved; it belonged to the Knights Templars, who had a preceptory here. There is a place of worship for dissenters; and a school, founded in 1747, has a small endowment.