Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Holsworthy within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Holsworthy, market town and par. with ry. sta., S. Devon, on eminence, 15 miles W. of Hatherleigh, 1218 ac., pop. 1716; P.O., T.O., 4 Banks. Market-days, Wednesday and Saturday; has important cattle market and trade in agricultural produce.
A village in Black Torrington hundred, in the county of Devon.