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Aylesbeare
Village and civil parish in Devon, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aylesbeare is a village and civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England, 8 miles (13 km) east of Exeter. According to the 2001 census, the parish, which includes the hamlet of Nutwalls, had a population of 527. Known for the Site of Special Scientific Interest on Aylesbeare Common[1] that is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Aylesbeare was in the news during 1978 as the scene of the unresolved disappearance of the schoolgirl Genette Tate.
Aylesbeare | |
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Village and civil parish | |
![]() Crossways Cottage at Aylesbeare | |
Coordinates: 50°43′13″N 3°21′55″W | |
Country | England |
County | Devon |
District | East Devon |
Area | |
• Total | 2,948 acres (1,193 ha) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 527 |
• Density | 110/sq mi (44/km2) |
Aylesbeare is on the northern side of the East Devon Pebbled Heathlands. Locally known as Woodbury Common, the heathlands are made up of 8 parish commons, including Aylesbeare Common.