Clovelly, Devon

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Clovelly is a village in Devon

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Clovelly within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Clovelly in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Clovelly, par. and vil., N. Devon, 11 miles SW. of Bideford, 3502 ac., pop. 787; P.O., T.O.; the vil. is situated in a richly wooded recess of a picturesque sea-cliff, and is much frequented by artists; it has a pier and a small harbour, and the inhabitants are chiefly employed in the herring and mackerel fisheries. About ½ m. W. is Clovelly Court; 1 m. S. is Clovelly Dikes (Ditchen Hills), an extensive circular British camp.

Clovelly in the Domesday Book

A village in Hartland hundred, in the county of Devon.

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