Uffculme Bridge
UFFCULME is a large village on the upper reaches of the
Culm. It was an early and important village which gave its name to
a hundred in Domesday Book, and it continued to be important
throughout medieval times. A considerable woollen industry
developed here in the 16th century, reaching its height about the
middle of the 18th century when large quantities of Uffculme serges
were exported to Holland by the Tiverton merchants.
The church (St. Mary) is mainly 1st century, with some earlier
and later work. The tower and spire were rebuilt about 1845, and a
second S. aisle added in 1846. There is a good deal of 17th century
woodwork in the church. The Bradfield chapel has been much
mutilated but it still contains the Walrond monuments, including an
extraordinary one to Sir William Walrond (1663) with rustic
coloured portraits. The fine medieval rood-screen has been much
rebuilt; it is earlier in date than most in Devon (possibly c.
400), more massive and with plainer detail.
About the cache you are looking for a small cache
container that you should find without any problems, please feel
free to contact me if you would like some help.
You may also wish to do the
Culmstock Bridge Project