Colebrooke, Devon
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Colebrooke is a village and parish in Devon, England about 8 km west of Crediton. The main point of interest is the church and the connection to Henry Kingsley's novel The Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn. Also Uncle Tom Cobley, of the folk song, signed his will at Pascoe House,[citation needed] but is buried 4 miles west at Spreyton. The champion Devon wrestler, Abraham Cann was born and buried here.[1] He won the all-comers wrestling crown in London.
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Colebrooke | |
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Location within Devon | |
Population | 411 (2001 UK Census) |
OS grid reference | SS770000 |
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Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Police | Devon and Cornwall |
Fire | Devon and Somerset |
Ambulance | South Western |
50.78648°N 3.74627°W / 50.78648; -3.74627 |
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Colebrooke gave its name to Colebrook, Connecticut, United States.[2]