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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
MARLAND-PETERS, a parish, with a village, in Torrington district, Devon; 4½ miles S by W of Great Torrington, and 10 S by E of Bideford r. station. Posttown, Torrington, North Devon. Acres, 2,237. Real property, £1,739. Pop. in 1851,292; in 1861,332. Houses, 63. The increase of pop. arose from the temporary presence of artizans for erecting a mansion. The manor belongs to J. Oldham, Esq. Winscott House is the seat of the Stevens family. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Exeter. Value, not reported. Patron, Archdeacon Moore. The church is ancient; and consists of nave, aisles, and chancel, with a tower. Charities, £5.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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| Feature Description: | "a parish, with a village" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
| Administrative units: | Peters Marland CP/AP Torrington RegD/PLU Devon AncC |
| Place: | Peters Marland |
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