Petrockstowe is a small village and civil parish in the district of Torridge in Northern Devon, with a population of 379 in 2001. It offers a quiet rural setting for those seeking a peaceful living environment.
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Petrockstowe, also spelled Petrockstow, is a small village and civil parish situated in the district of Torridge in Northern Devon, England. According to the 2001 census, the population of the village was 379, indicating a close-knit community. The area’s history includes the North Devon and Cornwall Junction Light Railway, a railway constructed to serve numerous ball clay pits located between the London and South Western Railway’s Torrington branch, an extension of the North Devon Railway group, and Halwill. Halwill was an important rural junction on the North Cornwall Railway and its Okehampton to Bude Line. This railway heritage reflects the village’s connection to the broader regional transport network and its role in supporting local industry. The rural character of Petrockstowe, combined with its historical links to the clay industry and railway infrastructure, provides a distinct sense of place for residents and visitors alike.