Sparkwell is a small village and civil parish in the South Hams district of Devon. Historically it was part of Haytor Hundred.[1]

Its local Anglican church is All Saints Church, Sparkwell.[2] Its local non-conformist church is Lee Mill Congregational Church, which is affiliated to the EFCC.[3]

It is home to an erstwhile one-Michelin-star pub and restaurant, the Treby Arms, previously run by MasterChef: The Professionals winner Anton Piotrowski.[4]

Dartmoor Zoological Park is located on the outskirts of the village.[5] The true story of Benjamin Mee's acquisition of the zoo inspired his book We Bought a Zoo, which was later adapted into a film starring Matt Damon.

The Hemerdon Mine is located in the parish.

References

  1. ^ Community page
  2. ^ Details of parish
  3. ^ Lee Mill Congregational Church, near Ivybridge
  4. ^ "Fine Dining Devon | Restaurants Devon | Treby Arms". The Treby Arms. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  5. ^ "Dartmoor Zoo, family fun days out with the kids in Devon - Dartmoor Zoo". www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2017.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparkwell
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