The legend of the Parson and Clerk is a story from Devon folklore. The tale revolves around a clergyman, his clerk and their encounter with the Devil, with the setting being near a natural arch locate
The Parson and Clerk (centre) with Shag Rock visible (right)
Parson's Tunnel
Teignmouth
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Teignmouth is a seaside town, fishing port and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It lies on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign, about 12 miles south of Exeter. The town
Legend of the Parson and Clerk
…around a clergyman, his clerk and their encounter with the Devil, with the setting being near a natural arch located in proximity to the towns of Teignmouth and Dawlish, Devon, England. Along the coast towards Dawlish where the railway runs through the Parson's tunnel can be seen the twin rock stacks of the…
Teignmouth
Teignmouth from above the Ness
Teignmouth by J.M.W. Turner (1812)
A view of Teignmouth, the Den and the Ness at Shaldon (19th century)