About us
The ancient settlement of Halwell is situated on high ground on the A381 Totnes to Kingsbridge road. The parish is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Hagewile.This name may be derived from the ‘Holy Well’ which is still to be found in the Churchyard. It is possible the well was in use in Celtic times. The parish contains the earthwork enclosures of the two hillforts of Stanborough Camp and Halwell Camp. Stanborough Camp , possibly dating from the Iron Age, was the meeting place for the Stanborough Hundred. Due to its elevated position there were good views of part of the South Devon coast making it a good defensive position and giving early warning of any invasion. It was important in the 10th. century as one of the burhs of Devon but by the 11th. century it had lost this position to Totnes with the building of Totnes Castle on the orders of the Normans following the conquest of the area.
Churchwarden: Rose Palmer Email: office@3rivers.org.uk Halwell Parish Safeguarding Representative: Helen Reeve Tel: 01548 821305 Email: hmparishnews@hotmail.co.uk Rector Revd David Sayle Email: parish_sayle@me.com
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Daily Hope Are you in need of some daily hope during this lockdown?
We have a new FREE telephone line for you to ring to hear comforting hymns, daily prayers and reflections. | |
Luncheon Club @ St Leonards Two course meal plus coffee and mints at Halwell once a month, all are welcome. Every last Tuesday of the month. Contact Rose to book your meal 07976 869506 | ![]() |
Data Protection The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Leonard, Halwell is committed to safeguarding your privacy. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Leonard, Halwell collects, uses and is responsible for personal information about you. Please read the enclosed Privacy Notice carefully in order to understand how your information will be treated. It also explains your rights in relation to your personal data and how to contact us. | |
The Parish Giving Scheme How can the Parish Giving Scheme work for you? | ![]() |
Halwell Village The village has a pub and a church with a large village hall which it shares with the nearby village of Moreleigh. | ![]() |
Donate People give to our church in a wide variety of ways, if you are able to join in and support our rural church financially we would be hugely grateful. | |