Bridgerule
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| Bridgerule | |
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Bridgerule shown within Devon |
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| Population | 570 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Torridge |
| Shire county | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Devon | |
Bridgerule is a village in Devon, England, a mile from the border with Cornwall. The Tamar runs through it and frequently floods the High Street.
There is a 15th century church dedicated, as at Bridestowe, to Saint Bridget, who is commoemorated with a statue. there are also several paintings and carvings within. The baptismal font is very old, dating to Saxon times.

