Church Street Stores

Church Street Stores

The Morchard Bishop Community The Community Church Street Stores is far more than just a place to buy groceries—it’s a cornerstone of life in Morchard Bishop. Offering convenience, essential services like the post office, and a friendly atmosphere, the store helps to...
The London Inn

The London Inn

Events at St Mary’s Events at St Mary’s The village also boasts The London Inn, a traditional English pub offering good food, local ales, and a welcoming atmosphere. Like many rural pubs, The London Inn serves as a social hub where residents and visitors...
History of St Mary’s

History of St Mary’s

The History of St Mary’s The History of St Mary’s St. Mary’s Church in Morchard Bishop is a historic parish church with origins dating back to the medieval period, and it stands as a key landmark in the village. The present structure, predominantly built...
The Meteor Strike

The Meteor Strike

The 1952 Meteor Strike A Night in History On a cold night in January 1952, a meteor struck our Church St. Mary’s in our small hill-top village of Morchard Bishop, Devon, marking a rare and remarkable event in local history. St. Mary’s, a medieval parish church,...
Services at St Mary’s

Services at St Mary’s

Services at St Mary’s Services at St Mary’s The Church of St Mary the Virgin is the most prominent building in Morchard Bishop. The original building probably dates to the late C15 th but was significantly altered in C18th and C19th . The site at the...