The Crediton Inn
Mill Street
Crediton
Devon
England
EX17 1EZ
Tel. 01363-772882
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The Image to the left is the town seal for Crediton, Devon, England.
It also happens to be the sign of the Crediton Inn, known as the "Kirton Inn"
to the local population.
The central figure depicts Saint Boniface, the patron saint of Germany,
who left Crediton some 1,500 years ago in an attempt to convert the godless
hordes of Europe (Huns, Visigoths etc) to Christian ways. As can
be seen from the inscription around St. Boniface, the actual name of Crediton
has changed with the centuries passing. For example apart from its
modern name it has been called Credyton, meaning "town on the river Credy"
now known as the river Creedy. When Sir Frances Drake was giving the Spanish
Armada a hard time in
the English Channel, Crediton was known as Kirton. Indeed, there
is an old ditty that goes, "When Exeter was nort but a furzey downe, Kirton
was a thriving town."
At the time of Exeter being nothing but a "furzey downe" (scrubland),
Crediton's church was classified as a Cathedral. Although no longer
so, we still have a Bishop of Crediton.
Going back to Sir Frances Drake, it is well documented that he spent
many a happy hour in the numerous hostelries of the Exeter area.
In those days, Exeter and Topsham were major ports for sea going sail
craft. As the square riggers left Exeter on the ebb tide they dragged
chains astern to stir up the silt and therefore keep the channel open.
However, with the introduction of coal and oil fired ships this practice
was dropped, the owners quickly realising that the dragging of chains cost
money. As a result, the channel today to Exeter is only navigable
by the smallest of pleasure craft.
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Draught Carlsberg, Carlsberg Export lager and real ciders on hand pumpsIf you wish to play Skittles or Chess both are available.