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MAMHEAD

[Description(s) from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868)]

"MAMHEAD, a parish in the hundred of Exminster, county Devon, 10 miles W. of Exeter, its post town, and 4 N. of Dawlish. The village, which is of small extent, is situated near the river Ex, There is a coastguard station. The subsoil is red sandstone and gravel. The surface is varied and richly wooded. Great quantities of fine flax are produced. Building stone is quarried. The tithes have been commuted for a rentcharge of £145. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Exeter, value 200. The church, dedicated to St. Thomas, has a tower containing five bells. The church has been recently restored. The interior contains a monument to the Lisburne family, and one has been lately erected to Sir Robert Lydston Newman, Bart., who fell at the battle of Inkermann. The parochial charities produce about £13 per annum. Mamhead House is the principal residence. In Mamhead Park are some Ilex trees of a fine description. On Haldon Hill is an obelisk of Portland stone 100 feet in height, which serves as a landmark to mariners. Sir R. Lydstone Newman, Bart.; is lord of the manor."

Transcribed by Colin Hinson ©2003