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Sampford Courtenay Postbox by John Olver

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Sampford Courtenay was the seat of the Prayer book Rebellion in 1549. A plaque commemorates William Helyons, who was killed on the steps of the church house. In St Andrews church nearby, a history of the rebellion is displayed.

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Sampford Courtenay
Devon

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