Chapelton, Umberleigh, EX37 9EB

Umberleigh is a former large manor within the historic hundred of (North) Tawton, but today a small village in North Devon in England. It used to be an ecclesiastical parish, but following the building of the church at Atherington it became a part of that parish. It forms however a part of the civil parish of Chittlehampton, which is mostly located on the east side of the River Taw. The village’s history as a manor and its transition into a parish reflect a long-standing rural character, and its current status within Chittlehampton situates it within a community that has evolved from ecclesiastical roots to a modern civil structure. The description highlights its small size and historical significance, offering a sense of place for residents and visitors alike.