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Village in Devon, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
East Ogwell is a village and former civil parish 15 miles (24 km) south of Exeter,[1] now in the parish of Ogwell, in the Teignbridge district, in the county of Devon, England. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 855.[2] In 1891 the parish had a population of 271.[3]
East Ogwell | |
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Location within Devon | |
Area | 0.367 km2 (0.142 sq mi) |
Population | 855 (2018 estimate) |
• Density | 2,330/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
East Ogwell has a church called St Bartholomew located in the centre of the village.[4]
The name "Ogwell" means 'Wocga's spring/stream'. The "East" part distinguishing it from West Ogwell.[5] East Ogwell was recorded in the Domesday Book as Ogewille.[6] On 1 April 1894 the parish was abolished and merged with West Ogwell to form Ogwell.[7] A branch of the ancient Reynell family, who became the Reynell Baronets, lived here for centuries.
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