Exminster

Also known as Exminster, Devon

St Martin's Church, Exminster|thumb|right Exminster is a village west of the Exeter ship canal and River Exe in Devon, England, south of Exeter, with a population of 4,379 at the 2021 census.

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Locality: Teignbridge
Region: England
Country: United Kingdom
Population: 3,368
Timezone: Europe/London

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Population: 3616
Image: Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster.jpg

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Commons category: Exminster
OS grid reference: SX9441687563
P8168: Alpina

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St Martin's Church, Exminster|thumb|right Exminster is a village west of the Exeter ship canal and River Exe in Devon, England, south of Exeter, with a population of 4,379 at the 2021 census.

Exminster is an ancient village associated with a Saxon minster or religious community, founded here in the 8th century. and left by King Alfred the Great to his youngest son Aethelweard in his will of 889. In the 14th century, it was the seat of the Courtenay family, the Earls of Devon. William Courtenay, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1381 to 1396, was born here.