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Teignholt Devon Lewis Topographical Dictionary of England 1845

TEIGNHOLT, a hamlet, in the parish of Drews-Teignton, union of Oakhampton, hundred of Wonford, Crockernwell and S. divisions of Devon; containing 181 inhabitants.

Source: A Topographical Dictionary of England by Samuel Lewis Fifth Edition Published London; by S. Lewis and Co., 13, Finsbury Place, South. M. DCCC. XLV.

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Teigngrace Devon Lewis Topographical Dictionary of England 1845

TEIGNGRACE (St. Mary), a parish, in the union of Newton-Abbot, hundred of Teignbridge, Teignbridge and S. divisions of Devon, 2¼ miles (N. by W.) from Newton-Bushell; containing 180 inhabitants. The parish is situated on the great western road from Exeter to Plymouth, and on the banks of the river Teign. The Stover canal and railway, constructed here by the Templer family, facilitate the exportation of potters’-clay found in the neighbourhood, and of granite from extensive quarries near High Tor, which belong to the Duke of Somerset.

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