Sandford, Crediton, EX17 4LU

Sandford is a locality situated within the civil parish of Crediton in Mid Devon district, Devon, England. Crediton is a town and civil parish that sits on the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road at the junction. The town’s most prominent landmark is the Church of the Holy Cross, formally known as the Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and the Mother of Him Who Hung Thereon. This parish church was built on the site of the former cathedral of the Bishop of Crediton, which existed until 1050 when the see was transferred to Exeter. After the transfer, a college of canons remained at Crediton, administering the buildings and life of the "collegiate" church. The historical significance of the church reflects the town’s longstanding ecclesiastical heritage. The postal district for the area is EX 17, indicating its location within the broader Exeter postal region. The locality of Sandford therefore benefits from proximity to a historic town centre and the rural character of Mid Devon.