The pretty UK village frozen in time that looks like it's barely changed in 100 years
The village is also famous for its ancient oak tree, known as the Meavy Oak, believed to be several hundred years old.
A pretty UK village known for its charming rural setting is frozen in time and looks like it's barely changed in 100 years. Meavy is a small, picturesque village located in Devon, England, within the Dartmoor National Park.
Known for its charming rural setting, the village is centered around its historic church, St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the Norman period.
The village is also famous for its ancient oak tree, known as the Meavy Oak, believed to be several hundred years old and located near the village pub, The Royal Oak.
Meavy has retained much of its traditional character, offering a peaceful atmosphere for visitors and locals alike.
It is a popular spot for walkers and hikers exploring the scenic Dartmoor landscape, as well as history enthusiasts interested in its heritage.
The nearby Burrator Reservoir and surrounding moorland add to Meavy's appeal as a destination for nature lovers.
Like many villages in the area, Meavy has seen a decline in employment opportunities compared to the last century, particularly after the construction of Burrator Reservoir reduced the amount of farmable land, reports Devon Live.
Despite this, the village has remained an attractive and charming place to visit.
Although some new construction has taken place around Meavy, much of the village has remained unchanged for over a century.
The most significant changes in recent times include the enclosure of the village green and the construction of four houses behind the old stone wall, built in 1924.
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These houses were erected on a site once occupied by beech trees, where children used to play. That same year, a foundation stone was laid for a new village school, replacing a building that has served as Meavy Parish Hall since 1928.
Rebuilt in the mid-1950s, the hall briefly functioned as a schoolroom from 1978 to 1980 while the main school awaited the completion of a new classroom.
The original school in Meavy was established on this site in 1837, the same year Queen Victoria ascended to the throne. Three years later, the former Church House and the long-standing inn, the Royal Oak, were sold to the Parish Council for £450 a year, with the agreement that the main room would always remain available for council use.
Rebuilt on the site of an earlier church house in the 16th century, the Royal Oak still retains much of its historic character. Beside the large granite fireplace is an ancient cloam (clay) oven, once used to bake numerous loaves of bread.
