{{Use British English|date=November 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Talaton | image_skyline = The Village Shop, and The Talaton Inn - geograph.org.uk - 253833.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = The Village Shop, and The Talaton Inn | settlement_type = Parish | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = England | subdivision_type1 = County | subdivision_name1 = Devon | website = {{URL|https://www.talatonparishcouncil.co.uk/}} }} '''Talaton''' is a village and a civil parish in the English county of [[Devon]]. It lies approximately 6 miles to the west of Honiton, 3 miles to the north of Ottery St Mary, 2 miles to the west of Feniton and 2 miles to the east of [[Whimple]]. The parish covers an area of 965 hectares (2,384 acres).<ref name=talpop>[http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/councildemocracy/improving_our_services/facts_figures_and_statistics/factsandfigures/thepeople/peoplepopden/eastdevonparishes.htm East Devon Parishes - Population Density - Retrieved 23 December 2012]</ref> The parish population was estimated to be 590 in 2012.<ref name=talpop />
==Description== The name Talaton (''Taletone'' in [[Domesday Book]], 1086)<ref>{{OpenDomesday|SY0699|talaton|Talaton}}</ref> means 'farmstead on the [[River Tale]]', a tributary of the [[River Otter, Devon|River Otter]], whose name is in turn derived from the Old English word ''getæl'' meaning 'quick, active or swift'.
The parish includes '''Larkbeare''' hamlet and part of [[Fairmile, Devon|Fairmile]] hamlet.
== Amenities and events == The village has a public house, the Talaton Inn; a manor house, Talaton House; a church, St James the Great, and a village hall. There are a number of listed buildings within the village and a number of thatched cottages. There is also a shop within the village which is a community enterprise and has won a Prince of Wales award recognising its contribution to the community.{{fact|date=October 2025}}
On Spring Bank Holiday weekend the village has an open gardens weekend raising funds for the church. On the first weekend in June there is a village day which is effectively the village fayre. The village day starts with the Talaton Trotter, a 6.5 mile cross country race.{{fact|date=October 2025}}
==Historic estates== [[Escot House]] is the seat of the [[Kennaway baronets]].
== Tourism == *[[Escot House|Escot Park]] – The grounds of Escot House are generally open to the public and offer a range of activities.<ref>Escot - The natural place for a great day out in Devon - Retrieved 23 December 2012 [http://www.escot-devon.co.uk]</ref> *Talaton Inn – A range of events are often scheduled at the Talaton Inn<ref>[http://www.talatoninn.com/page/Events What's on at the Talaton Inn - Retrieved 23 December 2012]</ref> *Talaton Escot Circular Walk – Well maintained tracks and paths<ref>[http://pinns.co.uk/devon/talaton.html Talaton Escot Circular Walk - Retrieved 23 December 2012]</ref> *Church of St James the Great, Talaton<ref>[http://www.talatonparishcouncil.co.uk Talaton Parish Council, Retrieved 23 December 2012]</ref>
==Notable people== *[[Jack Boles|Sir Jack Boles]] (1925–2013), a Colonial Service officer in North Borneo and later Director-General of the National Trust, lived at Talaton as a child and returned in his retirement.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/10153571/Sir-Jack-Boles.html Sir Jack Boles (obituary)] in ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' dated 1 July 2013</ref> *[[Arthur Wallis (Bible teacher)]] (1922–1988) was an itinerant preacher and author. For many years he lived in Talaton, and was a member of the [[Plymouth Brethren]], but had a desire for revival. He wrote some notable books, and is considered one of the founding figures of the [[charismatic movement]] within the UK. <ref>[[Arthur_Wallis_(Bible_teacher)]] date 27 April 2020</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == {{Commons category-inline}} * [https://www.talatonparishcouncil.co.uk/ Talaton Parish Council]
{{coord|50|47|N|3|19|W|display=title|region:GB_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}} {{authority control}} {{East Devon}} [[Category:Villages in Devon]] [[Category:Civil parishes in Devon]] [[Category:East Devon]]