Monkton
Parish in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.818, -3.152 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 18 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01404 (Honiton) |
Monkton is a small rural parish in the East Devon district of Devon, in south‑west England. Set among rolling hedged fields and narrow country lanes, it keeps a distinctly agricultural feel while lying within reasonable commuting distance of Exeter and nearby market towns.
The name points to medieval ecclesiastical origins - literally a "monk's farm" - and the area is characterised by traditional stone cottages, farmsteads and a modest parish centre of community life. Local activity is still largely agricultural, supplemented by a few rural enterprises, walking and countryside pursuits, and occasional village events that reflect its long local history and close‑knit social character.
Postcode districts covering Monkton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Taunton 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Yeovil 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Bridgwater 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Exmouth 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Tiverton 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Teignmouth 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Bridport 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Chard 9.3 miles15 km
- Chard Town 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Sidmouth 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Honiton 2.5 miles4 km
Neighbouring places
- Cotleigh Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Honiton St. Paul's Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Offwell Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Luppitt Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Combe Raleigh Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dunkeswell & Otterhead Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Honiton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Widworthy Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Stockland Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Honiton St. Michael's Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Awliscombe Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Upottery Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Monkton
EX14 9QL, EX14 9QH, EX14 9NP, EX14 9QJ, EX14 9NJ, EX14 9QQ, EX14 9QN, EX14 9HH, EX14 9NN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 40.9 miles65.8 km
- Honiton Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Feniton Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
Hotels near Monkton Ad
- Lakeview Manor 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Kerrington House 5 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Dower House Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.4 km
- The Pig at Combe - Devon 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Red Lion Inn 7.4 miles12 km
- Hunters Moon Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hills Farm Stays 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The George Hotel 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 10 miles16 km
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Killerton Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Bishops Court Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Norton Manor Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 16.5 miles26.6 km
- St James Park Stadium 17.2 miles27.7 km
- University of Exeter University 17.6 miles28.4 km