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tree in the churchyard was thought to have been planted around 1300. Nearby is a prominent cross, with an octagonal cross section, which marks the grave of the Rev. John Gill, who was vicar of Holne from 1858 to 1917—his 90th year.
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The Church of St Mary the Virgin was built circa 1300, and was enlarged early in the 16th century. Around this time a carved and painted
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Holne. Scene from the window of Holne
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hill fort on the top of Holne Chase, which is an area of steep woodland in the loop of the River Dart between two medieval bridges:
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